Grounds Maintenance Manager

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Grounds Maintenance Manager positions supervise, plan and coordinate the work of major park area crews or a major park service support unit engaged in the maintenance, repair and redevelopment of park and recreational facilities, right-of-ways, medians and open space areas; administer and inspect the work of private contractors performing grounds and open space maintenance functions; write contract specifications; make recommendations on payments to contractors; prepare reports for internal and public dissemination; monitor and prepare budgets for maintenance tasks; meet with members of the public to discuss maintenance concerns; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTE: Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor with the City of San Diego.
• One year of full-time experience supervising grounds maintenance functions, which must reflect responsibility for the full range of supervisory duties, including planning and scheduling the work of employees, reviewing/approving timecards, employee selection, training, evaluation, commendations, and discipline.
• Qualifying experience supervising grounds maintenance functions MUST include ONE of the following: Planting and fertilizing lawns, shrubs, trees, and ground covers.
• Pruning trees and shrubs.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing grounds maintenance equipment.
• Supervising crews responsible for the spraying of pesticides.
• Installing, operating, and repairing major irrigation systems.
• Open space maintenance.
• Beach maintenance.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan and coordinate the work of major park area crews or a major park service support unit engaged in the maintenance, repair and redevelopment of park and recreational facilities, right-of-ways, medians and open space areas.
• Administer and inspect the work of private contractors performing grounds and open space maintenance functions.
• Write contract specifications.
• Make recommendations on payments to contractors.
• Prepare reports for internal and public dissemination.
• Monitor and prepare budgets for maintenance tasks.
• Meet with members of the public to discuss maintenance concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed