GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Bella Vista Property Owners Association•Bella Vista, AR

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Superintendent plans, directs, and coordinates grounds maintenance, including landscaping and general grounds maintenance of all POA facilities. This role requires independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters without direct supervision and will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Agronomy and Lakes Ecology. The position supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting professionalism, collaboration, innovation, respect for others, accountability, ownership, excellent customer service, and commitment to the community.

Requirements

Work requires continual attention to details.
Must exhibit excellence in Customer Service with all customers.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Pesticide License.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Nursery Dealer License.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Micro-Tree Injection Certificate (fertilizers, insecticides).
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Four year college or university program certificate in horticulture, agronomy, or other plant science related field; or two to four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs all work including scheduling, reviews in process and all landscaping features of POA facilities.
Develops long range plans which will ensure the aesthetic qualities of the grounds surrounding all POA facilities.
Analyzes and recommends changes for methods, equipment, and plantings.
Coordinates grounds work with all other POA departments.
Coordinates and controls all operations involved in the preservation and care of the POA grounds.
Trains subordinates in the correct methods to plant and care for trees, turf, flowers, shrubs and other plants.
Assists in the development and implementation of maintenance programs for all equipment used and maintained by grounds employees.
Schedules the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals as required to maintain grounds.
Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates work performed by outside contractors.
Enforces all aspects of an effective job safety program.
Attends divisional, departmental, and other meetings as required.
Requisitions all inspection of final results.
Supervises the planning and construction of materials and supplies.
Prepares departmental budget and recommends capital expenditures.
Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the grounds maintenance and landscape maintenance.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Provides support for the department.
Supervises employees engaged in grounds maintenance activities.