Grounds & Landscape Supervisor
About The Position
The Grounds & Landscape Supervisor develops new landscaping plans, manages voting equipment, provides logistics for the County Fair, and communicates with County departments, government agencies, and contractors to recommend solutions and generate ideas. The role oversees grounds maintenance, snow removal, roads and parking surfaces, park operations, athletic field maintenance, and support for special events. It also includes purchasing, inventory and property management, budget responsibilities, and supervising and training employees in safe work practices. County employees may be required to report during emergencies and may be assigned different duties, times, or locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class A.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree.
- Registered Pesticide Technician License.
Responsibilities
- Provide training as needed and coordinate daily work activities.
- Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, pruning, planting, grading, and seeding.
- Operate vehicles, grounds-keeping equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
- Remove snow at County facilities.
- Maintain certification for applying herbicides, fertilizers, and certain insecticides.
- Supervise the safe application of herbicides and fertilizers when necessary.
- Maintain gravel roads and parking surfaces.
- Assist with setup for County and parks and recreation special events.
- Survey County grounds and arrange appropriate corrective action for grass, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping.
- Recommend landscaping for County grounds as requested.
- Serve in park operations and athletic field maintenance as required.
- Prepare and/or process purchase orders.
- Manage inventory and property.
- Make recommendations that affect the budget and manage the budget within the assigned unit or division.
- Exercise purchasing authority up to $5,000 without supervisor approval.
- Supervise and train subordinate employees in proper procedures, work practices, and safe methods.
- Promote and maintain a safe, healthy work environment free of recognized hazards in accordance with County policy.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
