Park Superintendent

Elbers Landscape Service is hiring a Park Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations at Ralph Wilson Park in Buffalo, NY.

This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for crew leadership, site quality, safety, and day-to-day coordination across a large, high-visibility public park. The park includes athletic fields, landscaped areas, shoreline features, pathways, and a wide range of trees and plantings.

We are looking for someone with strong landscape and turf experience who can lead by example, set clear expectations, and help maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented property year-round.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a grounds crew, beginning with approximately 5 team members and growing over time
• Plan and oversee daily maintenance activities throughout the park
• Work alongside the crew as needed in a working supervisor role
• Maintain quality standards across lawns, athletic fields, planting beds, pathways, shoreline areas, and public spaces
• Oversee litter and debris management across the property, including high-traffic and waterfront areas
• Support turf care, tree and shrub care, seasonal cleanup, and general landscape maintenance
• Coordinate winter and snow operations as needed
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and help keep crews on schedule
• Maintain digital maintenance logs, work records, and related documentation
• Reinforce jobsite safety expectations and support ongoing crew training
• Communicate site needs, issues, and priorities with Elbers management

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in landscape maintenance, athletic field management, grounds management, or related work
• 2+ years of experience leading a crew or supervising field operations
• Strong working knowledge of turf, trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal grounds care
• Experience operating landscape and grounds equipment
• Ability to manage both field responsibilities and crew leadership
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for site presentation and follow-through
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a range of weather conditions
• Valid New York State driver's license

Preferred Experience and Training

You do not need experience in every area below, but background in any of the following would be a plus:

• Professional snow and ice management
• SIMA training or certification
• Training or certification through NYSNLA or NALP
• ISA arboriculture training
• NYS DEC 3A Aquatic Vegetation certification
• Degree or certificate in horticulture or a related field

Why Join Elbers Landscape Service

• Opportunity to help maintain one of Buffalo's most visible public parks
• Long-term, stable work with a respected local company
• Hands-on leadership role with real responsibility
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and development

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
• Company-issued cell phone

About Elbers Landscape Service

Elbers Landscape Service has been part of the Buffalo community since 1919. Our work is built on dependable service, pride in the properties we maintain, and long-standing relationships with our customers, team members, and community partners.

Apply Today

If you have experience leading landscape crews and take pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces, we'd like to hear from you.