Landscaping Superintendent Jobs in Pontiac, MI

A Landscaping Superintendent is a managerial role in the landscaping industry that oversees all aspects of landscape design and maintenance projects. Their core responsibilities include coordinating and managing teams of landscapers, ensuring work is done efficiently and up to standard, creating and implementing project plans, maintaining safety standards, and dealing with clients and suppliers. This role also involves budgeting, scheduling, and raw materials procurement. They are responsible for troubleshooting any problems that arise in the projects and ensuring that the final work meets the client's expectations and industry standards.

Important skills for this role include leadership, project management, communication, problem-solving, and a strong understanding of landscape design. Being knowledgeable about plant species, turf management, irrigation systems, and pest management is essential. They should also be familiar with landscaping software. Certifications such as Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) and Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Landscaping Superintendent, an individual might have roles such as Landscape Technician, Landscape Designer, or Landscape Project Manager.

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NMP Golf Construction Corp.

Irrigation Superintendent

IRRIGATION GOLF COURSE SITE SUPERINTENDENT Location: Various job sites across the U.S....

Superintendent

  • Berkley, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Berkley, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 8 hours ago

Performs all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc. Handles the day-to-day general maintenance duties....

Shop Supervisor

  • Sterling Heights, MI (13 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (13 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 22 hours ago

Daily duties would be to make sure all equipment is working properly, (sharpening blades for mowers, and hedge trimmers, fixing backpack blowers, weed whips and edgers, bed edgers, basically every power...

Lawn Foreman

  • Harrison Township, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrison Township, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Lawn & Snow company looking for a qualified candidate to train to run their own route mowing lawns. Our trucks run a 1 person crew, so you need to be self motivated and have drive. Your pay is...

Landscape Crew Leader

  • Warren, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Warren, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 17 days ago

environment * Proficiency in utilizing technology (phones, tablets, laptops) for work order management and record-keeping * Willingness and ability to perform landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, weed...

Commercial Landscape Crew Leader Waterford, MI

  • Waterford, MI (6 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waterford, MI (6 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more. Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions....

Demographic Data for Pontiac, MI

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Salary for Landscaping Superintendent Jobs in Pontiac, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscaping Superintendents in Pontiac, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.3%
High School or GED
28.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.9%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Master's Degree
7.4%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscaping Superintendents in Pontiac, MI
2-4 years
28.1%
4-6 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
18.7%
1-2 years
10.6%
None
8.4%
6-8 years
8.2%


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