Campus Landscape Operations Manager WLS 5 (Fall 2026) - S55558

Department Name: Facilities Management - Grounds                                                                                        Org. #: 3025

Position Title: Campus Landscape Operations Manager

WLS Level: 5                           Position Code: S55558

Contract Hours:  As defined by the status form and/or the grade level descriptions

Current Revision Year: 2026

The Work-Learning-Service (WLS) Levels reflect a student’s growth in responsibility, skill, and autonomy within their campus role. WLS 1 is the entry level, assigned to most first-year students or those performing structured, routine tasks under close supervision. WLS 2 introduces more variety and independence. WLS 3 involves skilled work with minimal supervision, independent judgment, and training others. WLS 4 adds supervisory responsibilities and greater departmental impact. WLS 5, a management-level role requiring 15 hours weekly, is for student managers or highly technical roles, emphasizing leadership, communication, and departmental oversight. WLS 6, the director level, requires students to serve as role models while managing other student leaders or technical staff. WLS UC (Unclassified) applies to major campus leadership positions like SGA President and Student Directors, representing the highest levels of autonomy and responsibility. 

The Labor Program Office reviews all levels and works collaboratively with pathway educators to develop and refine positions that support student learning and departmental needs.

1. WLS Level Justification

Refer to the WLS Level definitions to describe why this level is appropriate for the role. Highlight supervision level, skill requirements, and scope of responsibility.

WLS 5 is a management-level student role (15 hours weekly) emphasizing leadership, communication, and oversight. This level is appropriate based on the position’s supervision, skill requirements, and scope for the Campus Landscape Operations Coordinator.

 

II.  Description Of Duties For This Position

Provide a clear and structured summary of responsibilities associated with this position.

1. Communication

• Collaborate with staff to co-plan seasonal schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage, workload balance, and alignment with operational goals.
• Establish, document, and publish weekly priorities, clearly communicating expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Compile and synthesize monthly operational updates, including accomplishments, ongoing issues, and emerging risks.
• Deliver formal monthly reports to the student success liaison, highlighting outcomes, challenges, and data-informed proposed fixes.
• Recommend and track follow-up actions based on report findings to support continuous improvement and accountability.

1. Planning and Coordination

• Collaborate with staff to co-plan seasonal schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage, workload balance, and alignment with operational goals.
• Establish, document, and publish weekly priorities, clearly communicating expectations, timelines, and deliverables.

1. Reporting and Accountability

• Compile and synthesize monthly operational updates, including accomplishments, ongoing issues, and emerging risks.
• Deliver formal monthly reports to the student success liaison, highlighting outcomes, challenges, and data-informed proposed fixes.
  
   

1. Tools & Equipment

• Track quality and inventory at a simple program level (counts, checklists, photos as needed). 

1. Supervision

• Supervise and support student staff by providing clear directions, setting performance expectations, and monitoring progress toward assigned goals.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and problem-solving support to promote quality work, safety, and professional development.
• Address performance concerns as they arise and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure accountability and continuity of operations.
• Edit and approve student time.
  
   

            III.   Learning Opportunities For This Position:

List how this position will support student learning through daily responsibilities and intentional reflection. Supervisors are encouraged to reference specific Learning Goals (1–7) and describe how these goals show up in the work.

1. Professionalism &Responsibility — Advance skills on how to demonstrate reliable attendance, PPE compliance, tidy workspace. (Aligned with: Goals 1 and 4)

1. Communication — Advance skills on how to provide in-person briefs and shift hand-offs. (Aligned with: Goal 2)

1. Critical Thinking — Advance skills on how to assess the site, choose appropriate tools, adapt when conditions change. (Aligned with: Goal 3) 

1. Leadership & Service — Advance skills on how to mentor peers and model safety/quality as levels increase. (Aligned with: Goal 6)

1. Innovation & Systems — Advance skills on how to propose small fixes and standardize simple checklists. (Aligned with: Goal 7)

  IV.     Qualifications Needed For This Position

List the baseline skills or attributes a student should have to be successful in this role, while ensuring equity and accessibility.

1. Physically capable of manual labor.
2. Ability to traverse campus on foot.
3. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
4. Consistent PPE use and housekeeping standards.
5. Peer coaching and clear in-person updates.
6. Basic planning and simple inventory tracking.
7. Dependable attendance and professional conduct.