Landscape Manager
Position OVERVIEW
The Landscape Manager, under the supervision of the Director of Hospitality, is responsible for planning, supervising and leading the landscape team and contractors engaged in landscape preservation, restoration, construction, maintenance and management. The Landscape Manager will support the restoration and maintenance of the property landscape as well as supporting other departments in alignment with the leadership team and the company’s core values. The Landscape Manager is responsible for overseeing the year-round daily operations of the landscape department, working in tandem with the Farm Team and the Facilities Team.
Reports to: Director of Hospitality
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The landscape at Los Poblanos is considered an important cultural landscape of New Mexico, comprised of historic designs by Rose Greely and John Gaw Meem, contemporary designs by Olin Studio and plant selections by local native plant expert Judith Phillips, all of which support a unique preservation model. The landscape plays a key role in the guest experience. Understanding the landscape in its relationship to history is a key component of this position.
- Manage landscape staff (full-time, hourly and seasonal), contractors and volunteers to ensure the proper, efficient and timely completion of department responsibilities.
- Work in the gardens and landscape and sometimes in the office, providing hands-on completion of work as a mentor and an example for the rest of the team.
- Daily inspection of landscape to ensure overall presentation and condition of grounds and gardens meets standards and quality expectations of Los Poblanos.
- Prioritize horticultural tasks and coordinate implementation of work assignments with the team.
- Perform insect and weed control, fertility monitoring, and general guest room/flower bed maintenance in accordance with certified organic practices.
- Perform inspections of irrigation, make repairs, and monitor plants by conducting walk throughs and visually assess the public space and guest room areas to determine condition, treatment needs, and to ensure a safe and efficient landscaping operation.
- Preparation of work schedules and job assignments.
- Lead ice removal operations as needed, creating on-call lists.
- Be responsible for the health of the landscape.
- Examine potential unsafe working conditions and order corrective action.
- Identify staff training needs and assist with development of training programs, including plant care and maintenance, proper use of tools and equipment, safety, etc.
- Supervise contracted services and assist with identification of need for contracted services.
- As an exempt employee, share work with the Farm Managers for events and be available for special situations.
- As a manager, attend meetings as necessary, including but not limited to managers’ meetings, committee meetings and planning sessions.
- Be able and willing to interact with visitors, garden and groups, as well as lead garden walks. As an industry professional, lead classes, webinars and other educational opportunities as they relate to the property and landscape. (not sure about this)
Skills & Requirements
- Successful completion of background and credit check.
- Degree in horticulture, floriculture, landscape preservation or related field.
- A minimum of five years of related work experience, including at least three years supervisory experience.
- Considerable knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance procedures.
- Understanding of proper pruning techniques, rose care, turf management, planting, perennial and annual care as well as native plants and ecosystems.
- Understanding of irrigation systems’ operation and repair.
- Ability to lift 55 pounds on a regular basis; work outside for long periods of time in seasonal conditions; perform manual labor requiring considerable walking, lifting, reaching, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling and carrying.
- Must hold a valid NM driver’s license and have favorable MVR reports
- Preferred to be recognized by ISA as a certified arborist.
- Preferred to be a certified pesticide applicator.
- Preferred to be trained to use a chainsaw.
- Ability to operate small power and hand tools, and large equipment including mowers, tractors, loaders, wood chippers, chainsaws, plows and other snow removal equipment, among others.
- Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Familiarity and comfortable using Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrate natural leadership, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, visitors, vendors and others in the workplace.
Work Schedule & Other Information
- This is a full-time salaried position with benefits.
- Must be able to work some evenings, weekends and holidays when needs require.
- Uniform and PPE will be provided, but some outerwear is not provided.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Core Values
Community
We cultivate relationships with people and organizations who share our vision to serve and support both our local and internal communities.
Hospitality
We create an unparalleled guest experience by being genuine and generous which makes our guests feel we’ve customized an experience just for them.
Empathy
We care for, are curious about, and desire to know and understand others to create a safe and trusting environment.
Excellence
We strive to excel in every aspect of our business and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed.
Respect
We promote healthy and positive working relationships between employees, guests, and other partners by valuing the opinions, ideas, feelings, talent, time, and intentions of everyone we interact with.
Stewardship
We are stewards of the land, historic buildings, and each other. We are devoted to advancing healthy living through our company mission and the well-being of our staff and guests.