Primary Purpose

The Arboretum Supervisor shall supervise the daily operations of the Arboretum department. Position will oversee preservation, care and ongoing maintenance of the arboretum grounds of Haywood Community College.  Arboretum is over 110 acres with a wide array of tree, plant and shrub species. Care and preservation are achieved by Arboretum staff, collaboration with Natural Resources program faculty and students, and outside contractors.

Essential Job Duties

Leadership

• Be a consistent positive figurehead for the team, encouraging and supporting the direction of campus development. 
• Direct and participate in active preservation and maintenance of 110+ acres of designated arboretum. 
• Supervise departmental team members, providing direction, assistance, professional development and overall leadership.
• Maintain an effective work team proud of its contributions to the success of the college.
• Position the team and individual members for recognition and continued professional development. 
• Represent the interests of the team within the context of the college as a whole. 
• Collaborate with Natural Resources faculty and students. 
• Responsible for employee reviews (annual and probationary); time-sheet approval; and approval of all leave including compensatory leave.
• Ensure that records, accountability, and performance adhere to college policies and procedures, NCCCS directives, NC State Administrative Code, and other relevant guidelines. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ensure consistent, open communication, professional ethics, planning, budgeting, and evaluation of projects and performance.
• Coordinate volunteer labor for grounds keeping projects.
• Perform preventative maintenance with a time sensitive and monitored schedule. 

Facilities Duties

• Mowing, weed eating and trimming of assigned areas.  Operate a variety of power-driven equipment.  Assist with replanting of lawns, spreading mulch and spraying herbicide when necessary. 
• Removal of grass clippings, sticks and limbs on roads, sidewalks and lawns, assist with leaf removal.
• Assist with landscaping projects on campus and satellite locations.

• Work with Associate Director and Director of Campus Development to continually update and care for the health of the HCC Arboretum plants, trees and shrubs.
• Participate and delegate the completion of moving furniture, helping with event setups, work order and routine preventative maintenance tasks. 
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are kept in working order.
• Pick up litter across campus daily. Empty outside trash cans twice weekly and replaces liners.

• Assist with snow removal from sidewalks, steps, stairs, and building entrances. Spread chat and salt on roads and sidewalks as needed. Place caution signs on sidewalks and steps where needed.

• Manage on-call after hours scheduling in the event of urgent condition needs.
• At the direction of the Director or Associate Director of Campus Development, lead larger arboretum work assignments that fall outside general work order parameters.

• During winter months, may handle minor facilities maintenance tickets/requests as directed. 
• Routine housekeeping functions of arboretum facility and greenhouse to include sweeping, maintenance, etc. 
• Assist with maintenance of equipment, to include oil and filter changes, washing off of mowers and mower decks as needed, and grease mowers when needed.
• Manage grounds related projects as assigned by Associate Director. 
• Operate college-owned vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Additional Responsibilities

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of customer service 
• Knowledge of cultural requirements of landscape plants common to the WNC region
• Knowledge in the area of plant health care including: diagnosis of diseases and insects which cause damage to common trees and plants in WNC and the treatment and management of identified issues.
• Knowledge of general plant maintenance (watering, deadheading, pruning, and rogueing)
• Knowledge and experience with proper arboriculture techniques (Tree ID, Tree risk assessment, Pruning, Tree Planting, Tree Removal, Cabling/Bracing, Tree Climbing)
• Knowledge of soils and fertilization regimes for common landscape plants of WNC
• Preparation of planting beds
• Ability to demonstrate proper mowing and mulching techniques in urban landscapes 
• Training in chainsaw safety and operation
• Landscape equipment maintenance experience (mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, tractors, hedge trimmers, and lawn edgers)
• Hardscaping (stone and timber)
• Landscape design (flower beds, woody plants, baskets and pots)

• A passion for the care and management of plants and trees in an urban landscape.
• Principles and practices of work safety 

• Understanding basic safety principals

Implement HCC Core Values

• Strive to improve self and department through continuous learning and team work
• Create a student-centered environment 
• Work toward operational excellence; continuous improvement of processes
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and the community
• Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values.
• Promote and support coworkers in a positive manner.