Grounds Maintenance Manager

PRIDE Industries•Travis AFB, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate grounds maintenance services in support of a federal contract. Under minimal supervision, the manager leads staff responsible for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots at assigned facilities and locations. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of landscaping methods, standards, and equipment and the ability to maintain attractive grounds and a safe environment for employees, residents, and visitors. The manager oversees contract operations, employees, projects, purchasing, pest management, quality assurance, and compliance with contract, safety, and environmental requirements. Work is performed at a customer location in an office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor setting, with possible travel between worksite locations.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and irrigation, including at least three years in a supervisory role.
Knowledge of landscape maintenance, design, cost estimating, landscaping materials and chemicals, and facility as-built plans or maps.
Knowledge of safe operation of construction and landscaping industrial equipment, such as front loaders, backhoes, forklifts, trenchers, and mowers.
Familiarity with contract terms, conditions, and Statements of Work, and ability to apply them to managed work.
Knowledge of planning, purchasing, project management, and applicable Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations.
Supervisory ability to hire qualified employees, support professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes, and address employee relations appropriately.
Ability to supervise and develop a team to meet production and service goals while following safety policies and rules.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including making presentations and responding to inquiries from senior management, customers, and employees.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Exceptional customer service and human-relations skills to build effective relationships with the team, customers, and public.
Advanced computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
Knowledge of business English, including vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Mathematical skills to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to establish priorities, solve business, operational, and strategic management problems, respond flexibly to changing priorities, and handle multiple projects.
High school diploma or GED.
A valid driver's license may be required depending on local, state, or contract requirements.
Ability to perform physical demands for extended periods, with or without assistance, including using a phone and computer, maneuvering around equipment and worksites, and potentially standing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, shoveling, and traveling between locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges.
Technical courses in horticulture and agriculture.
Training in disaster management and emergency response may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, direct, and manage staff performing landscape maintenance and improvement projects at customer locations; work with customers and management to estimate costs and develop project budgets and work schedules.
Identify staffing requirements, establish priorities, schedule tasks, and ensure work follows procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
Supervise employees, including hiring, training, development, counseling, and performance reviews.
Manage the grounds maintenance contract, ensure compliance with its terms and obligations, and maintain professional working relationships and official communication channels with key contract personnel.
Oversee purchasing and support of grounds maintenance vehicles, equipment, and supplies; identify vendors, coordinate purchasing contracts, arrange delivery, licensing, and maintenance, and recommend capital and labor budgets.
Develop and implement a base-wide pest management program using herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, including Integrated Pest Management practices coordinated with federal representatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and legislation.
Serve as a resource on grounds maintenance and related operations; troubleshoot problems and obtain technical advice as needed.
Enter daily employee attendance and work hours, work order reports, and labor distribution into company and federal computer systems.
Conduct quality assurance inspections and direct and evaluate subcontractors’ work to meet schedules and standards.
Conduct and participate in departmental and other meetings.
Support safety and disaster programs.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.