Operations Manager - Horticulture Job at Aramark (Huntsville)

Job Description

Aramark is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager – Horticulture to lead and oversee all landscape and horticultural operations at Alabama A&M University, ensuring the campus maintains exceptional beauty and environmental standards. This role is responsible for supervising and developing a horticulture team, managing greenhouse operations, coordinating planting, pruning, irrigation, and pest management programs, and executing long-term landscape improvement plans.

Job Responsibility

Manage, train, and schedule groundskeeping staff
Provide coaching, performance management, and safety oversight
Coordinate daily operations and assign work priorities
Oversee lawn care, tree and shrub maintenance, planting, and irrigation systems
Maintain athletic fields, courtyards, walkways, and green spaces
Ensure campus grounds meet high aesthetic and safety standards
Manage snow and ice removal operations
Plan and execute seasonal plantings and landscape enhancements
Oversee leaf removal and weather-related campus preparation
Coordinate grounds preparation for campus events, ceremonies, and tours
Ensure grounds are presentable and accessible for all campus activities
Oversee maintenance and usage of landscaping equipment and vehicles
Manage inventory of tools, supplies, and materials
Ensure proper storage and safety compliance
Promote environmentally responsible landscaping practices
Ensure compliance with local regulations and campus policies
Support sustainability initiatives

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or a related field
2–5 years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in plant science, soil health, and landscape design
Experience with landscaping equipment and maintenance procedures
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

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