Find & Apply For Landscaping / Grounds Supervisor Jobs in Cape Fear, North Carolina

One City. One team. One mission. Do you thrive on leading people, managing complex operations, and making a visible impact in your community? If so, we are looking for a Beautification Superintendent within the City's Parks and Recreation operations, where you'll help shape the places our community uses every day—from well-maintained parks and landscapes to trees, public spaces, and rights-of-way. This position combines hands-on operational leadership with strategic planning, people management, budgeting, and long-term asset stewardship. You'll work alongside the department director and City partners to prioritize daily operations, lead and develop staff, oversee projects and contracts, manage resources, and identify opportunities to improve how the City maintains its public spaces. You'll also play an important role in planning for the future through capital projects, asset management, equipment replacement, and long-term maintenance strategies. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on the community while leading a team responsible for keeping City spaces safe, functional, attractive, and ready to serve residents and visitors. From everyday operations to emergency response, your leadership will help ensure the City's public spaces remain an asset the community can enjoy today and for years to come. Oversees administrative functions by carrying out policies and procedures, making policy recommendations, preparing and monitoring budgets and expenditures, preparing and monitoring standard operating procedures, acting as liaison to other department projects, maintaining records, establishing costs for maintenance, and facilitating capital projects. Supervises staff by planning and supervising daily tasks and activities, establishing procedures and guidelines, establishing work plans based on established maintenance standards, inspecting for compliance, managing contracted temporary workers and external contracts, evaluating assigned duties, coaching for performance improvement, and recommending personnel actions. Recommend salaries, promotions, and other status changes for department personnel. Completes public relations and customer service activities by responding to requests and inquiries, establishing effective working relationships with internal departments and citizens, administering rules and policies, and serving on committees. Participates in professional committees, conferences, workshops and classes to improve job knowledge and management skills. Oversees enterprise asset management system, maintains data, prepares reports for City Management, City Council and external stakeholders. Supports the City's Emergency Operations Command (EOC) in pre-, during, and post-events. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in horticulture, forestry, environmental science, natural resources management, or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in landscape maintenance and construction, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position Additional Requirements Valid driver's license Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to obtain within 12 months Supervisory and/or administrative experience preferred. Knowledge of federal, state and local policies, procedures and codes, operational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to arboricultural practices. Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of technical personnel. Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Knowledge, Skills and Abilties Understanding of landscape construction methods, grading, drainage systems, and hardscape installation Familiarity with equipment operation and maintenance (mowers, loaders, irrigation systems, etc.) Understanding of OSHA safety standards and environmental regulations Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and project estimation Strong team leadership and supervision skills, including training and performance management Excellent project management skills (scheduling, resource allocation, meeting deadlines) Proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making in dynamic outdoor environments Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Competency with asset management software and basic administrative tools (e.g., scheduling, reporting) Ability to lead and motivate staff in physically demanding outdoor conditions Ability to plan, organize, and execute large-scale projects efficiently Ability to enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Office Work :

Primarily sedentary, involving prolonged sitting, computer use, telephone and office equipment operation, and standard office tasks. Requires visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity for reviewing documents, analyzing data, and completing administrative responsibilities.

Field Work :

Regular visits to City sites may require standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying objects up to 20 pounds occasionally. Employees may encounter uneven terrain, traffic, construction areas, and outdoor weather conditions and must use appropriate personal protective equipment.

General Requirements :

The position involves occasional travel to meetings, evening events, or after-hours response. All work is performed in compliance with applicable State and Federal OSHA regulations, including hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and slip, trip, and fall prevention.

WORKING CONDITIONS

: This position is primarily office-based, utilizing standard office equipment in a climate-controlled setting and adhering to applicable safety and ergonomic guidelines. The role also requires occasional fieldwork at City sites, with exposure to outdoor conditions, traffic, noise, and uneven terrain, and occasional standing, walking, or lifting of light materials with appropriate safety measures in place. The position functions in a fast-paced, collaborative, and public-facing municipal environment, involving interaction with elected officials, employees, community members, and external partners. Attendance at evening meetings and occasional after-hours or emergency response may be required.