Horticulture Maintenance Supervisor

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Schedule and review work of employees caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and landscaping materials .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,753 - $77,188 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in horticulture maintenance practices, including pruning, weeding, and plant propagation, while effectively managing team productivity and ensuring compliance with relevant horticultural laws and guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Horticulture Maintenance PracticesOrnamental & Turf Pest Control Commercial Applicator PermitTeam LeadershipClass B CDLInventory Management

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Hard Skills

PruningWeedingFertilizingIdentifying PlantsIdentifying Horticulture DiseasesSmall Landscaping Equipment UseData AnalysisConflict ResolutionProject ManagementWork Assignment Planning

Soft Skills

Team SupervisionCustomer ServiceCommunicationFeedback ProvisionTraining

Tools & Technologies

DatabasesInventory Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's LicenseOrnamental & Turf Pest Control Supervisor LicenseOrnamental & Turf Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit

Industry Keywords

HorticultureLandscapingPlant PropagationSoil MixingWorkplace SafetyHazardous ChemicalsTraffic Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Schedule and review work of employees caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and landscaping materials
Develop deadlines, projects, and work assignments
Plan and carry out assignments, resolve conflicts, coordinate work, and interpret policies
Manage team productivity by assigning jobs, observing crews, assisting with horticultural tasks, and inspecting work areas
Procure and/or manage supplies and equipment inventory
Provide service to internal and external customers
Respond to workplace accidents and incidents, complete reports, coordinate drug testing, and notify the Horticulture Operations Manager
Supervise staff by assigning work, directing duties, monitoring progress, and providing feedback or training
Utilize databases for data storage, organization, analysis, and reporting
Support professional development and maintain knowledge of relevant horticultural practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines
Assist crews with soil mixing, watering, pruning, and plant propagation
Identify potential jobs by checking event calendars and assessing frequently serviced areas
Inspect job sites to ensure crews have needed materials and service specifications are fulfilled

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver's license
Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit (OTPC) or Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Supervisor License (OTPS)
Experience in leading employee groups (i.e., giving direction, providing guidance)
Experience in horticulture maintenance practices (i.e., pruning, weeding, fertilizing, identifying plants, identifying horticulture diseases, use of small landscaping equipment)
Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of employment
Ability to lift items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work around traffic, inclement weather, poisonous plants, and potentially hazardous chemicals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave