Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Garden Grove Unified School District
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ABOUT THE JOB: Under general direction, plans and supervises the district’s grounds maintenance and/or irrigation services, including crews performing gardening and groundskeeping, sprinkler repair, grounds equipment maintenance and operation, pest control, and tree trimming; and performs related work as required.
JOB DUTIES: 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; 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; manages and oversees shop budget, including coordinating with department administration for planning and resource allocation; 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, equipment, parts, and supplies; interprets landscape and irrigation blueprints; 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; and responds to concerns expressed by district personnel, the public, and public agencies regarding water quality, irrigations matters, and environmental issues related to grounds maintenance.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and any combination of four years of experience equivalent to full-time work in 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. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must obtain and maintain a valid California Pest Control Applicator Certificate within six months of initial appointment to the position. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….
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; and integrated Pest Management theories, practices, and applications.
Ability to: Use a computer and basic office equipment to maintain accurate records and prepare written reports; operate tractors, trucks, and other heavy grounds maintenance equipment; plan, organize, train, supervise, evaluate, and effectively schedule the work of others; read and interpret blueprints, plans and sketches; estimate the cost of labor and materials; keep accurate records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and any combination of four years of experience equivalent to full-time work in 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. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must obtain and maintain a valid California Pest Control Applicator Certificate within six months of initial appointment to the position. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You must submit an application and complete the supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Click the red button below to apply.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and any combination of four years of experience equivalent to full-time work in 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. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must obtain and maintain a valid California Pest Control Applicator Certificate within six months of initial appointment to the position. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You must submit an application and complete the supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Click the red button below to apply.