Grounds Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the general direction of the Director, Maintenance and Operations, plans and supervises the district's grounds maintenance and irrigation services, including crews performing gardening, and groundskeeping, sprinkler repair, grounds equipment maintenance and operation, and pest control management.

Plans, organizes, schedules and supervises the daily operations and activities of employees performing a variety of grounds maintenance functions.

Supervises and troubleshoots irrigation system installation, maintenance and repairs; interprets landscape and irrigation blueprints.

Schedules and supervises heavy equipment operations and grounds equipment repairs.

Oversees the district's integrated pest management and herbicide/pesticide application program.

Confers with and assists management in setting priorities for district wide grounds maintenance activities.

Trains and evaluates the work of assigned staff and ensures that the work is done safely and in compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.

Inspects district sites to ensure accomplishment of grounds maintenance objectives and that grounds are maintained in a safe condition.

Prepares and maintains records and reports of department operations and activities such as attendance, schedules, inventory and other related documentation.

Estimates costs of labor and materials, prepares work specifications, and contacts vendors to obtain quotes for materials and equipment.

Maintains records and an inventory of grounds and irrigation materials, parts, and supplies.

Evaluates and assists in the selection of grounds, nursery and irrigation products and equipment.

Conducts monthly safety meetings and ensures that health and safety precautions are observed.

Responds to concerns expressed by district personnel, the public, and public agencies regarding water quality, irrigations matters, and environmental issues related to grounds maintenance.

May inspect the District's playgrounds for safety and preventative maintenance planning.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by college coursework and/or vocational training in irrigation, landscaping design, public works, and/or general grounds maintenance.

Experience

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in journey-level grounds and/or irrigation maintenance with experience in operating heavy equipment such as field mowers, tractors, dump trucks, skiploaders, and backhoes, including two years in a lead capacity or one year in a supervisory capacity. School district experience is desirable.

Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver's License or an alternate method of transportation for travel between district sites

• California Pest Control Applicator License A, B and C category must be obtained within six months of initial appointment to the position

• National Playground Safety Institute Certification must be obtained within the initial six months of appointment to the position.

• Incumbents are responsible for maintaining their license for continued employment.

JOB COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices, materials, tools, and equipment of grounds maintenance, commercial irrigation systems, tree trimming, and heavy equipment operations.

• Landscape design.

• Varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs.

• Varieties of fertilizers and their proper use.

• Software programs used to create correspondence, keep records, and schedule projects.

• Health and safety practices and regulations of working with heavy equipment, as well as grounds and irrigation equipment; applicable CAL/OSHA regulations;

• Integrated Pest Management theories, practices, and applications.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary,

• Basic record-keeping techniques,

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Principles of supervision and human resource management.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply rules and regulations in executing assigned work functions;

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;

• Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing;

• Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position;

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;

• Meet schedules and time lines;

• Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision;

• Be motivated to produce high quality work product and maintain a work pace appropriate to the position.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Operate a variety of office equipment including a personal computer and job-specific software applications, and related peripheral equipment, including, but not limited to fax machine, copier, and printer.

• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping such as mowers, edgers, blowers, sweepers, power pressure sprayers, chain saws, aerators, vacuums and standard gardening hand tools.

Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the deciaion of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.

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