Landscaping Supervisor

Designation

Landscaping Supervisor

Location

Jadcherla

Department

Administration

Key Responsibilities

1. Landscaping & Ground Maintenance

• Plan, organize, and supervise day-to-day landscaping and gardening activities across the campus.

• Ensure regular maintenance of lawns, hedges, flower beds, plantations, and green spaces.

• Develop and implement seasonal planting, pruning, watering, and fertilization schedules.

• Monitor plant health and coordinate timely action for pest control, disease management, and soil treatment.

• Ensure aesthetic upkeep of the campus in line with institutional standards and the events calendar.

1. Team & Workforce Supervision

• Supervise, train, and allocate daily tasks to gardeners, groundskeepers, and landscaping staff.

• Monitor staff attendance, performance, and productivity, and provide constructive feedback.

• Ensure adherence to safety practices and proper use of tools and machinery by ground staff.

• Coordinate manpower planning during peak seasons, events, or special landscaping projects.

1. Project & Event Management

• Plan and execute landscaping projects including new plantations, garden redesigns, and lawn renovations.

• Coordinate with vendors, nurseries, and contractors for procurement of plants, saplings, and landscaping materials.

• Support preparation of campus grounds for institutional events, functions, and annual programmes.

• Maintain records of ongoing and completed landscaping projects, budgets, and timelines.

1. Equipment & Inventory Management

• Ensure proper maintenance, storage, and safe usage of gardening tools, machinery, and irrigation systems.

• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and recommend repairs, servicing, or replacements.

• Maintain inventory records of plants, seeds, fertilizers, tools, and other landscaping supplies.

• Ensure efficient use of water resources through proper irrigation planning and monitoring.

5. Administration & Compliance

• Maintain records of landscaping activities, staff schedules, and maintenance reports.

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, environmental guidelines, and safety regulations.

• Coordinate with facilities, administration, and other departments for overall campus upkeep.

• Promote sustainable and eco-friendly landscaping practices across the campus.

• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the reporting authority.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscape Design, or a related field from a recognized Statutory University;

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in landscaping, gardening, or grounds management, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.

• Experience in institutional, campus, or large-scale landscaping projects is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of horticulture, plant care, and landscape design principles.

• Good understanding of irrigation systems, soil management, and pest/disease control.

• Ability to plan, supervise, and coordinate the work of ground staff and gardeners.

• Good organizational and project management skills.

• Knowledge of safety standards and proper handling of gardening tools and machinery.

• Ability to maintain records, budgets, and inventory reports.

• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.

• Basic computer proficiency (MS Office) for maintaining reports and records.

• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment.