Grounds Supervisor

Ready to become part of an organized team and company? Looking for a job where you can lead others to achieve team goals that also positively impact the lives of others? The Grounds Supervisor leads a grounds and landscaping crew that makes a difference in the lives of the residents at Atlantic Shores.

Salaried, full-time.

Earn a competitive salary between $60-72k, based on years of experience.

Additional compensation includes:

• Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually

• 1.5x Holiday Pay for hourly employees

• 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week for hourly employees

• Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team

• Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards

• Benefits for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft

• 401k with company match

• Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework

• Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University

Position Summary: The Grounds Supervisor, in accordance with established policies and procedures, is responsible for performing, coordinating and supervising the overall landscaping and lawn maintenance program and providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure that objectives are met. This position reports to the Associate Director of Facility Operations.

• Assists in the planning, scheduling and supervising of grounds personnel.

• Assigns groundskeepers to specific jobs and spot checks work to ensure workmanship meets standards and that safety standards are in compliance.

• Performs lawn, tree and shrub, greens, and sprinkler maintenance.

• Provides on-the-job training for groundskeepers.

• Recommends equipment, labor and material needs to supervisor.

• Supervises and assists, during winter, with snow removal efforts.

• Inspects lawn maintenance equipment to determine repair on maintenance needs and cleanliness.

• Participates in cost controls.

• Maintains pertinent records, reports and studies.

• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

• procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Ensure that all grounds employees are properly trained in the use of proper PPE for grounds duties. Ensure that grounds employees are wearing proper PPE at all necessary times. Responsible for training grounds employees in PPE and company standards regarding PPE.

Education and/or Experience

• VDACS Pesticide Applicator Certificate Categories 3-A and 3-B required.

• 10 years of turf management experience and a degree in horticulture, grounds maintenance, turf management, or related field. A combination of education and experience that equals 10 years will also be considered. 5 years of this experience must be supervisory.

• Proficient in plant ID including design/installation of annuals and perennials and ornamental landscaping.

• Irrigation. Ability to diagnose, repair and install all submersible sprinkler system components.

• Mechanical aptitude to repair all brands of turf management equipment.

• Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, and planning skills required.

• Our ideal candidate has the following characteristics:

• Ability to provide excellent follow through on the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

• Ability to effectively communicate with and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

• Previous experience in the health care field and/or with an elderly population preferred. Knowledge of fire safety and MSDS training also preferred.

• Proficient in the use of software applications including Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word).

• Strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal, including phone and email.

• Ability to manage and mentor landscaping team members.

• Ability to work with and lead a diverse team.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Positive leadership, attitude, and teamwork.

Grounds Supervisor

Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want to live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.

Our Core Values include:

• Service to others

• Culture of Trust/Honesty

• Leadership to Grow

• Loyalty

Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity.

We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone's life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.

Hospitality Promises

Atlantic Shores Cooperative Association fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.

• We treat everyone with courteous respect.

• We strive to anticipate your needs and act accordingly.

• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

• We make you feel important.

• We embrace and value our differences.

• We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

• We pay attention to details.

Wellness Focus

Atlantic Shores Cooperative Association employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.