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Horticultural and Landscape Supervisor – Dartmouth College
Posting Date:
10/09/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
0406100
Title:
Horticultural and Landscape Supervisor
Location:
Hanover, NH
Employment Type:
Full time
Schedule:
12 months, 40 hrs/week, onsite only
Salary:
$83,500 – $104,400
Position Purpose Under the direction of the Senior Director, the Horticultural and Landscape Supervisor manages daily and seasonal duties for the Grounds Services Department, focusing on athletic fields, campus turf, shrub, tree care and irrigation. The supervisor coordinates with facilities managers across the college to maintain a healthy and attractive landscape that supports Dartmouth’s recruitment and retention efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily performance of grounds services staff, maximizing contributions and ensuring coordination across departments.
Schedule coverage for snow removal operations of campus roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and steps.
Collaborate with other supervisors to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Provide direction, performance management, coaching, and development to staff.
Manage resource scheduling, assignments, and identify training opportunities.
Engage in high-level customer service and relationship management with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
Prepare work order reports, KPIs, and SLAs; provide expertise and guidance to staff.
Assist with capital project planning, annual maintenance planning, budgeting, contract and vendor management.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree plus 5+ years experience in grounds maintenance, or equivalent education/experience.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in horticultural science, forestry or related field.
Experience leading staff, budgeting, scheduling and managing multiple projects.
Knowledge of pesticide and herbicide application; NH supervisory pesticide license (shade, tree, ornamental, turf, right-of-way) or ability to obtain within 1 year.
Knowledge of safe operation of vehicles and equipment used to maintain grounds.
Computer literacy and proficiency with standard business software.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
What We Offer Equal‑opportunity employer under federal law. Applications are welcome from all qualified individuals.
Employment contingent upon successful pre‑employment background check.
Essential function: driving a vehicle (Dartmouth or personal).
Tobacco‑free policy applies to all college facilities and grounds.
Additional contact information: Campus Services HR, phone 6‑3323, Douglas Cosentino, Senior Director Grounds Services.
How to Apply Submit application through Dartmouth College’s career portal. For more details, visit the job posting at https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83255.
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10/09/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
0406100
Title:
Horticultural and Landscape Supervisor
Location:
Hanover, NH
Employment Type:
Full time
Schedule:
12 months, 40 hrs/week, onsite only
Salary:
$83,500 – $104,400
Position Purpose Under the direction of the Senior Director, the Horticultural and Landscape Supervisor manages daily and seasonal duties for the Grounds Services Department, focusing on athletic fields, campus turf, shrub, tree care and irrigation. The supervisor coordinates with facilities managers across the college to maintain a healthy and attractive landscape that supports Dartmouth’s recruitment and retention efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily performance of grounds services staff, maximizing contributions and ensuring coordination across departments.
Schedule coverage for snow removal operations of campus roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and steps.
Collaborate with other supervisors to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Provide direction, performance management, coaching, and development to staff.
Manage resource scheduling, assignments, and identify training opportunities.
Engage in high-level customer service and relationship management with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
Prepare work order reports, KPIs, and SLAs; provide expertise and guidance to staff.
Assist with capital project planning, annual maintenance planning, budgeting, contract and vendor management.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree plus 5+ years experience in grounds maintenance, or equivalent education/experience.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in horticultural science, forestry or related field.
Experience leading staff, budgeting, scheduling and managing multiple projects.
Knowledge of pesticide and herbicide application; NH supervisory pesticide license (shade, tree, ornamental, turf, right-of-way) or ability to obtain within 1 year.
Knowledge of safe operation of vehicles and equipment used to maintain grounds.
Computer literacy and proficiency with standard business software.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
What We Offer Equal‑opportunity employer under federal law. Applications are welcome from all qualified individuals.
Employment contingent upon successful pre‑employment background check.
Essential function: driving a vehicle (Dartmouth or personal).
Tobacco‑free policy applies to all college facilities and grounds.
Additional contact information: Campus Services HR, phone 6‑3323, Douglas Cosentino, Senior Director Grounds Services.
How to Apply Submit application through Dartmouth College’s career portal. For more details, visit the job posting at https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83255.
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