Landscape Operations Manager - Bard College : Job Details

The purpose of the Landscape Operations Manager position is to direct and lead the Grounds and Horticulture staff through day-to-day operations, to facilitate work orders and follow up with service requests making sure they are completed in a satisfactory manner. A well-maintained campus landscape is vital to student recruitment and retention, day-to-day operations and enjoyment of Bard College.

Essential Duties

* Supervising and training the Grounds and Horticulture staff, schedule and organize work and work orders; instructing staff in the use of all required equipment

* Direct campus-wide horticultural design, landscape planning, installation, and maintenance

* Manage tree work, landscaping in formal and informal garden beds, greenhouses, leaf and snow removal, outdoor event preparation and set ups and plant health care

* Overseeing campus landscape, lawn care and related grounds work, excavation, the maintenance of roads and sidewalks, and parking areas; the removal of trash/recycling; event setups and deliveries

* Accountable to the College for all efficiency and productivity standards as established by the College; performing all specific duties in a diligent and professional manner

* Assisting other trades supervisors and managers for the harmonious and expeditious completion of specific assignments

* Reporting specific deficiencies and unsafe conditions in related Campus systems; and working in a safe and professional manner

* Maintain plant records & purchase orders for the acquisition and the inventory of materials required for the Grounds and Horticulture Departments

* Manage all aspects of the historic landscape

* Hire and oversee subcontractors and coordinate with other trade managers and professionals on new construction and maintenance

* Ability to work from blueprints, plans, and sketches

* Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Managing the Grounds Crew (12 employees), Horticulture (6 employees), Trash (2 employees), and student workers

* Physical ability and willingness to perform related work assigned

* 3-5 years of professional landscape management; college degree/certificate in related field

* Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, however additional education is preferred

* A minimum of five years of verifiable experience as a Landscape Operations Manager or related field

* Verifiable professional work experience in grounds work, pesticide application, safety practices, experience in all equipment required for grounds maintenance and snow removal

* Must have a valid NY State driver's license and complete a college-sponsored defensive driver's course

* Must maintain immunizations as required by the College

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Light and heavy equipment operation

* Lawn and Landscape maintenance care

* Snow removal operations and safety

* Event and furniture set ups/take downs

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office

* Strong organizational and communication skills

Physical Demands

* Work in standard office environment

* Must be able to walk the grounds to supervise crew

* Must be able to occasionally lift 20 - 50 pounds and operate heavy machinery

* Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings as needed

Please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references to Interfolio.

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000

This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit