Manager, Landscape Operations

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

The Opportunity:

Join our Landscape team as a Manager of Landscape Operations and provide leadership in the direction and management of the Landscape and Natural Resources (LNR) Department. Primary responsibilities of overseeing all landscape operations including maintenance, irrigation, hardscape, projects, and spray team for UCF’s main campus and satellite facilities. You will manage all the landscape maintenance contacts for UCF’s satellite campuses and work with contractors on meeting UCF’s standards.

For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu .

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate landscape operations and maintenance functions in the Landscape and Natural Resources Department, overseeing daily operations of maintenance teams, irrigation team, project team, and horticulture team.

• Assist with directing the overall program, including staff communication, setting priorities, developing and executing plans, tracking projects, managing budgets, and other duties as requested by the Director.

• Develop and recommend departmental strategies, procedures, and policies. Implement and interpret departmental operational procedures.

• Oversee landscape operations and maintenance program, manage contracts with outside landscape contractors, and supervise landscape superintendents.

• Develop departmental budgets, including cost control strategies, operating funds, special projects, and expenditures.

• Ensure sound fiscal policy and control, oversee departmental purchases, and coordinate purchases with Director.

• Develop and oversee landscape standard operating procedures and workflow processes.

• Contribute to career advancement and training programs for landscape operations staff.

• Develop and implement PM programs (general maintenance, tree pruning, IPM plan).

• Create trainings to align with higher education landscape standards and FNGLA/ISA/APPA certifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clear and concise communication skills, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and educational experiences.

• Organizational skills to implement and direct landscape design and construction activities.

• Knowledge of landscape operations, experience in landscape construction and installation.

• Familiarity with irrigation systems and horticultural materials and requirements.

• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory issues related to departmental functions.

• Experience in developing budgets and cost estimates for services, materials, and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret maps, plans, schematics, and blueprints.

• Expertise in geographic information systems is a plus.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Two (2) professional references from current or previous supervisor/manager.

• Copy of unofficial college transcript (if applicable).

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Landscape & Natural Resources (F&S)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$64,518.00 to $90.953.00

Job Posting End Date

05-09-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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