Grounds Supervisor

Public School of North Carolina•Jacksonville, NC

67d

About The Position

An employee in this position is responsible for the design and implementation of district-wide landscaping plans and the coordination and direction of a grounds maintenance program in a small to medium size system. The employee develops plans, makes assignments, and oversees the project from implementation to completion. Most problems are resolved by exercising discretionary judgement and analysis, consulting a qualified horticultural expert when necessary. Errors may be quickly revealed, or may only be revealed upon loss of plant life, and may be costly. General supervision is received by this employee and work performance is inspected and evaluated on the basis of grounds appearance. Work assignments are achieved through the employee's coordination, direction, and supervision of employees in this class.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of grounds keeping and horticultural principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of ornamental shrubs, plants, and flowers, as well as their uses in landscaping grounds.
Considerable knowledge of planting, cultivating, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of flowers, shrubs, trees and grass.
Working knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment.
Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to grounds equipment.
Skill in calculating job costs.
Skill in communicating effectively.
Ability to estimate the amount of material and labor.
Ability to prioritize, plan, assign, coordinate and direct the work of employees.
Ability to supervise and participate in the maintenance and repair of tractors, mowers, and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Ability to lift moderate to heavy weigh (80-100 pounds), 25 pounds routinely and 100 pounds occasionally
Ability to stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach for extended periods of time
Ability to climb ladders and work on scaffolding for extended periods of time
Must be able to drive to a variety of school sites.
Considerable experience in the development and implementation of landscape plans, and the care and maintenance of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
Minimum three (3) years supervisory grounds operations.
This employee must hold a pesticide applicator's license based on State requirements, as directed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Must have a CDL NC License.

Responsibilities

Observes routine grounds maintenance needs, sets priorities, and makes work assignments.
Oversees the maintenance of school grounds including athletic playing fields, playgrounds, driveways, paths and parking areas.
Performs field surveys, and sketches landscape plans for individual buildings, facilities, or undeveloped areas.
Submits a cost estimate for the amount of material and labor necessary for a particular job.
Supervises the development of landscaped areas in accordance with working drawings.
Estimates labor and materials needed to maintain or develop grounds.
Confers with commercial landscape firms and nursery suppliers on the purchase of equipment, supplies, and nursery stock.
Supervises the upkeep of road surfaces, playing fields, formal gardens, and the removal of trash, leaves, and snow.
Selects appropriate number and type of plants, shrubs, trees and grasses suited to the location, soil, amount of sun received, and availability of water.
Selects disease resistant plants, or plants which require little maintenance.
Inspects plants for diseases and determines the appropriate treatment.
Selects the type and amount of insecticide, herbicide, or pesticide and instructs employees on proper application.
Selects the type and amount of fertilizer and instructs employee on proper application.
Reviews the work of outside contractors for adherence to plans and specifications.
Supervises the construction of sidewalks, drainage ditches, and terraces.
Conducts a quality check of work in progress or upon completion to assure acceptability.
Trains staff in the proper use of tools and work procedures.
Informs staff of latest technological advances and environmental compliance procedures.
Keeps records of work orders, inventory, and expenditures.
Instructs employees on safety procedures.
Recommends persons to be hired, disciplined, discharged, or promoted.