Landscape Crew Chief

Req Id: 43138

Job Title: Landscape Crew Chief

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

What Youll be Doing:

Ensure the visible excellence of Purdues campus grounds by supervising the personnel activities of a landscape maintenance crew within the Grounds Department. Perform duties related to landscape construction, repair, and maintenance while leading daily crew operations.

Responsibilities include interviewing, mentoring, training, scheduling, assigning, and inspecting the work of service staff. Administer work assignments, order supplies, approve expenditures, and ensure projects are completed as directed by the Landscape Maintenance Manager. Maintain accurate time reporting for recharge activities within SAP.

Assist in establishing and recommending departmental policies, procedures, and goals that support the departments mission. Supervise, plan, and direct the crews project, stewardship, and service operations, including the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of campus landscapes to ensure the overall appearance of university grounds.

Additional responsibilities include snow removal, pesticide and herbicide application, grounds maintenance, general labor, and equipment maintenance and repair.

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Join a team that keeps Purdue University's campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

• Paid Time Off - Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions - Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities - Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance - Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance - Financial protection for you and your loved ones

What Were Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified Candidates Will Need:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Four years' experience in grounds maintenance or closely related area
• Supervisory experience necessary
• Associate degrees in Horticulture, Forestry, Landscaping or related area preferred

Skills Needed:

• Demonstrated leadership skills necessary
• Good work organizational skills required
• Good verbal and written communication skills needed
• Ability to read blueprints required. Experience in landscape and turf irrigations systems necessary
• Equipment operation (i.e., backhoe, bobcat, tree spade, tractors, mowers, etc.) required
• Knowledge of insect/disease control, proper nutrition, growth habits and pruning methods for annual flowers, and ornamental trees and shrubs required
• Knowledge of growth habits, fertilizers, pesticides, equipment, etc. used in turf maintenance and construction necessary
• Working knowledge of hard surface maintenance and repair desired
• Working knowledge of turf irrigation required
• Valid driver's license required, CDL preferred
• Indiana Pesticide Applicators License (3A, 3B) or ability to obtain required
• Subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies

What We'd Like You To Know:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

• Administrative and Operational Support 4
• Pay Band: S045
• Job Code: 20003360

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.

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Posting Start Date: 7/17/26