Landscape Supervisor

Title:                                  Landscape Supervisor

Classification:           Full-time (Non-exempt)

Reports to:                    Director of Facilities

Job Summary:           The Newport Restoration Foundation is seeking a Landscape Supervisor. The Landscape Supervisor is both a managerial and hands-on position.

The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing as well as participating in providing year-round maintenance of the gardens and grounds and of Rough Point Museum and other NRF properties. This position supervises three year-round employees, and one part-time seasonal employee.

Salary Range:            $52,100-$55,120 annually ($25.00-$26.50 per hour)

Full-time / year round work

100% employer paid medical, dental vision life, insurance,

Employer contribution to health savings account,

100% employer paid life, Long-Term Disability and AD& D insurance.

401(k) contribution (not a match)

15 vacation days, 10 sick days, holidays

Professional development assistance.

Free onsite parking.

Specific Responsibilities:                                               

Supervise and participate in:

• Lawn mowing and maintenance.
• Spring and fall leaf clean-up.
• Tree work including pruning, removal and chipping.
• Hedge trimming from the ground or ladder.
• Snow removal including plowing.
• Edging and mulching, tree and shrub planting.
• Hardscape repairs and installation
• General cleaning of shop and facilities.
• Equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Winterizing work at Rough Point as necessary.
• Water supply and irrigation maintenance and repair.
• Coordinate with the Director to ensure historical landscape accuracy.
• Supervise and manage the grounds and gardening staff in an effective manner.
• Occasionally assist museum staff with educational projects and participate in one to three public programs each season.
• Help organize annual plant sale.
• Collaborate with NRF’s Preservation Department on the following at the Preservation Properties:
  • Identifying and planning for landscape and hardscaping maintenance needs.
  • Carrying out, supervising, and/or subcontracting landscape and hardscaping maintenance.
  • Reviewing tenant requests for landscape maintenance and changes.
  • Maintaining landscapes at vacant properties.
  • Assisting with landscaping at duplexes.
• Adhere to all company safety practices, procedures and policies.
• Other projects as requested by the President.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of landscaping experience
• Minimum three years supervisory experience with strong leadership ability.
• Experience with public gardens, parks, and/or museum properties a plus.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of plant material.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication as well as problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Fundamental budgeting skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication.
• Eager and willing to work as part of a team.

All employees are required to comply with NRF COVID-19 policies.

Interested candidates should submit a résumé to maeve@newportrestoration.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. EOE.