Landscape Manager

The Landscaping Manager will oversee the landscape care of 164 acres, encompassing athletic fields, open lawn/event areas, parking lots and roads, academic/office buildings and residential life landscape areas, and respect for natural reserve campus areas.

This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in landscaping management, along with 2 to 3 years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience.

The incumbent will provide guidance for the University's landscape program, and supervise both staff and student personnel, establishing work rules, work area assignments, safety training and providing leadership to support other aspects of personnel management.

• Oversee the landscape care of 164 acres, including athletic fields, open lawn/event areas, parking lots and roads, academic/office buildings and residential life landscape areas, and natural reserve campus areas.

• Provide guidance for the University's landscape program, and supervise both staff and student personnel.

• Establish work rules, work area assignments, safety training and provide leadership to support other aspects of personnel management.

• Partner with Human Resources to support workers' compensation and leave administration.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in landscaping management.

• 2 to 3 years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Familiarity with California plant species that are native to the area, drought tolerant, with minimal maintenance care.

• Possession of California Department of Pesticide Regulation's Qualified Applicator's License (QAL/QC) preferred.

• Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required.

• Knowledge of Google Suite, computerized maintenance management system and PeopleSoft preferred.

This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $3,938 to $6,752 a month.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave.

15 paid holidays are offered each year and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.