Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives.  If this sounds like you, take a look at our job openings....We may have your next GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

COMPENSATION

Annual Minimum - Maximum$85,000.00 - $115,000.00

Forest Lawn 's Gardening department is seeking a Department Supervisor.

Under general direction, the Supervisor will oversee the care and maintenance of the Memorial Parks’ garden and special care areas in the Glendale Park.  This position will also be responsible to supervise activities of 19 full time employees, and seasonal employees.  In addition, they will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Management retains the discretion to add or change the essential duties and requirements at any time.

It is expected that this supervisor will keep abreast of innovations in the landscape maintenance field and apply new procedures and practices whenever they will improve park appearance or efficiency of park maintenance operations.

Assist Architecture and Engineering in the development of new gardens and provide input regarding the development of new garden landscapes.

Will work with staff Horticulturist to maintain gardens and special care areas to established Forest Lawn standards of appearance.

Will initiate renovations and/or landscape replacements as needed.

Prepare designated areas for special events and programs and become familiar with the resource requirements for such events.

Maintain high morale of workgroup through training, team building, incentives, etc.

Oversee the application of pesticides and other chemicals to the landscape.

Conduct safety meetings and insure equipment is in safe operating condition.

Meet with client families whenever complaints or problems arise.

Update and maintain department MSDS records.

Assist Park Vice President in establishing annual budgetary estimates.

Submit annual capital equipment needs estimates.

Supervise the installation of lot markers and final property developments.

Approve departmental releases for pre-need and at-need property.

Maintain adequate inventory of all equipment and supplies, required for proper garden maintenance.

Provide training to all employees under their supervision and allow for growth and development of personnel.

Conduct regular staff meetings.

Conduct bi-monthly safety training meetings

Conduct bi-annual performance reviews with each employee.

Perform other duties as needed or required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field (This can be substituted for with two year certificate programs and grounds/landscape experience)

Minimum of two years supervisory experience in grounds maintenance

California Qualified Applicator’s Certificate

ISA Arborist Certification

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Must be able to effectively speak before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Valid California Driver’s License

BENEFITS:

Medical and Dental InsuranceFree Life Insurance and Long Term DisabilityVoluntary Vision InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceCash Balance Retirement Plan401k plan with company matchPaid Vacation (Three weeks)Paid Absence PlanTuition Reimbursement Program

DRUG TESTING POLICY

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.  With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment.  E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.  

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.