Grounds Supervisor

Grounds Supervisor

Information

• Grade: C12

• Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

• Organization: Public Works

• Facilities

• Grounds

• Location: Maintenance Center

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

What You Will Do

As the Grounds Supervisor, you will use your experience to plan and lead maintenance crews at County owned facilities. Your expertise will impact the Bureau of Facilities through managing turf, landscaping and trees, scheduling site repairs, and ensuring the safe use of equipment. The Grounds Manager will rely on you to aid in the leadership and development of personnel.

Essential Duties

• Plan repairs, projects, and ground maintenance at County owned facilities.

• Manage equipment inventory and coordinate maintenance of power tools and grounds equipment.

• Help create specifications for vendor quotes and ensure contractors completion of projects.

• Ensure safe use of equipment by grounds staff.

• Manage day-to-day operations/activities, including work order and preventive maintenance assignment via CMMS system.

• Coordinate snow removal and other emergency operations.

• Follow all established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.

• Review budgets for the office. Recommend reallocating resources when necessary.

• Implement standards developed in coordination with peers through policies, procedures, and work schedules. Lead team training to reinforce integrity, ethics, and use of best practices.

• Encourage collaboration and support team members work and development through mentorship. Build and maintain a welcoming workplace.

• Lead team operation to meet standards set in Federal, State, and local laws. Partner with legal counsel to ensure policies, procedures, and practices follow applicable Carroll County ordinances.

• Maintain transparent communication to support flow of information in the organization.

• May perform additional duties in supervisor's absence.

How You Will Succeed

Your Skills

• Heavy Equipment (Intermediate)
• Occupational Health and Safety (Intermediate)
• Hand and Power Tools (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)

Your Strengths

• Service Excellence

• Decision Making

• Collaborating with Others

• Exemplifying Integrity

• Holistic Thinking

• Inspirational Leadership

• Digital Literacy

• Continuous Learning

• Managing Project Execution

• Planning and Organizing

• Problem Solving

• Project Planning

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)

• Five or more years of related experience

• Three or more years of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to perform supervisory duties.

• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Licenses

• Class B commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Pesticide Application license (Maryland) (or must obtain within six months of employment)
• Fertilizer Application license (Maryland) (or must obtain within six months of employment)

Certifications

• Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card

Additional Information

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.

• Will be required to work outside of standard hours.

Working Conditions

• Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

• Daily exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.

• Work includes daily physical activity: lifting and carrying over 50lbs, climbing ladders, and related activities.

Why You Will Love Working Here

All the Benefits You Need

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:

• Generous paid time off

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable

• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.

• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts

• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.