Landscape Field Supervisor

Serve a Greater Mission The Landscape Field Supervisor is responsible for independently and collaboratively completing property maintenance and landscape services outlined in Tree Trust s contract with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) on its properties and trails. In assistance to the Project Manager, this role also provides hands on support to Tree Trust s Career Pathways programs including but not limited to acting in a substitute capacity for absent field staff. What You Will Get from This Role: Purpose driven work.Your skills = funding that supports our urban forest and youth/young adults seeking greater economic security. At Tree Trust we focus on transforming lives and landscapes through three divisions: Career Pathways, Community Forestry, and Landscape Services. Excellent benefits packageincludes Vacation, Sick, 10 paid holidays, 401(k), multiple Health Insurance options, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Voluntary additional life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Disability, The pay range is $25.50 - $30.17/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This position works on prevailing wage contracts and so for some portions of the work the hourly pay will be higher. Essential Functions: Field Work Complete routine maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, spraying, emptying trash, covering graffiti, snow removal. Complete non-routine tasks such as fence repair, invasive removal, retaining wall construction, mulching, weeding, tree planting, watering, tree pruning, tree removals, encampment cleanup, debris cleanup, retaining wall construction, etc. Schedule and train Career Pathways crews to complete work listed above as appropriate. Contract Coordinator Function as the primary liaison between Tree Trust and HCRRA representative(s). Communicate and coordinate with property owners, community groups, volunteers, and other external stakeholders as needed when relevant to contract-related tasks. Record and submit time and expenses and track billing progress to ensure adherence to budget milestones related to the contract. Promote the general welfare of Tree Trust in all interactions. Project Management Manage authorized vendors and subcontractors including obtaining estimates, scheduling, and monitoring work performance. Develop special projects related to the HCRRA contract including the submission of budget estimates, detailed work requests, and required timelines. Present task lists, work schedules, direction, and project updates to internal departments - including Landscape Services, Career Pathways, and Community Forestry. Provide work assignments and applicable training for Career Pathways Crew Leaders and Crews as needed for HCRRA tasks and projects. Monitor and ensure work site safety. Maintain and submit accurate documentation to Finance and other departments as needed (e.g., timecards, contracts, invoices, equipment logs, etc.) Work Environment: Job will require working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to elements. This can include heavy to moderate noise, extreme proximity to moving equipment or machinery, proximity to electrical energy, exposure to tools and machines used in landscaping industries. The job will also include work in an office setting to include screen/keyboard use and sitting. Physical demands: Physical demands require constant moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials. Frequently required to stand and walk, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Constantly required to communicate with ability to talk and hear. The job will also include work in an office setting to include screen/keyboard use and sitting. Tree Trust actively seeks to build a staff that reflects the diversity of the population and community it serves, and that s why we strongly encourage people of color to apply. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.