Grounds Supervisor

Conejo Valley Unified School District • Thousand Oaks, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director, Maintenance and Operations, this role plans and supervises the district's grounds maintenance and irrigation services. This includes managing crews performing gardening, groundskeeping, sprinkler repair, grounds equipment maintenance and operation, and pest control management. The position involves planning, organizing, scheduling, and supervising daily operations and activities of employees involved in various grounds maintenance functions. Key responsibilities include supervising and troubleshooting irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repairs, interpreting landscape and irrigation blueprints, and scheduling/supervising heavy equipment operations and grounds equipment repairs. The role also oversees the district's integrated pest management and herbicide/pesticide application program, confers with management on grounds maintenance priorities, and trains and evaluates assigned staff, ensuring work is performed safely and in compliance with laws and regulations. Responsibilities also include inspecting district sites, preparing records and reports, estimating costs, maintaining inventory, evaluating and selecting grounds/irrigation products and equipment, conducting safety meetings, and responding to concerns from district personnel, the public, and public agencies regarding grounds maintenance issues. The role may also involve inspecting playgrounds for safety and performing other related duties.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by college coursework and/or vocational training in irrigation, landscaping design, public works, and/or general grounds maintenance.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in journey-level grounds and/or irrigation maintenance with experience in operating heavy equipment such as field mowers, tractors, dump trucks, skiploaders, and backhoes, including two years in a lead capacity or one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or an alternate method of transportation for travel between district sites.
• Knowledge of principles and practices, materials, tools, and equipment of grounds maintenance, commercial irrigation systems, tree trimming, and heavy equipment operations.
• Knowledge of landscape design.
• Knowledge of varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs.
• Knowledge of varieties of fertilizers and their proper use.
• Knowledge of software programs used to create correspondence, keep records, and schedule projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations of working with heavy equipment, as well as grounds and irrigation equipment; applicable CAL/OSHA regulations; Integrated Pest Management theories, practices, and applications.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision and human resource management.
• Ability to learn and apply rules and regulations in executing assigned work functions.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
• Ability to be motivated to produce high quality work product and maintain a work pace appropriate to the position.
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping such as mowers, edgers, blowers, sweepers, power pressure sprayers, chain saws, aerators, vacuums and standard gardening hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• School district experience is desirable.
• California Pest Control Applicator License A, B and C category must be obtained within six months of initial appointment to the position.
• National Playground Safety Institute Certification must be obtained within the initial six months of appointment to the position.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the district's grounds maintenance and irrigation services, including crews performing gardening, groundskeeping, sprinkler repair, grounds equipment maintenance and operation, and pest control management.
• Plans, organizes, schedules and supervises the daily operations and activities of employees performing a variety of grounds maintenance functions.
• Supervises and troubleshoots irrigation system installation, maintenance and repairs; interprets landscape and irrigation blueprints.
• Schedules and supervises heavy equipment operations and grounds equipment repairs.
• Oversees the district's integrated pest management and herbicide/pesticide application program.
• Confers with and assists management in setting priorities for district wide grounds maintenance activities.
• Trains and evaluates the work of assigned staff and ensures that the work is done safely and in compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Inspects district sites to ensure accomplishment of grounds maintenance objectives and that grounds are maintained in a safe condition.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports of department operations and activities such as attendance, schedules, inventory and other related documentation.
• Estimates costs of labor and materials, prepares work specifications, and contacts vendors to obtain quotes for materials and equipment.
• Maintains records and an inventory of grounds and irrigation materials, parts, and supplies.
• Evaluates and assists in the selection of grounds, nursery and irrigation products and equipment.
• Conducts monthly safety meetings and ensures that health and safety precautions are observed.
• Responds to concerns expressed by district personnel, the public, and public agencies regarding water quality, irrigations matters, and environmental issues related to grounds maintenance.
• May inspect the District’s playgrounds for safety and preventative maintenance planning.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Successful completion of a physical examination, if applicable
• Tuberculosis examination
• CA DOJ and FBI livescan/background clearance
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Advanced step placement may be possible based on qualifying experience, education, or current salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED