GROUNDSKEEPING SUPERVISOR II - SES - 72001799

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeping Supervisor II performs supervisory and semi-skilled work maintaining the Capitol and associated grounds in Tallahassee, Florida. The position directs a crew of laborers, groundskeepers, and other semi-skilled staff, and works alongside employees on landscaping programs and special projects involving building exteriors and related facilities. The role is on-site.

Requirements

• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• At least two years of commercial landscaping, landscape maintenance, or related horticultural field experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping, landscaping, or horticultural techniques.
• Ability to supervise people; prepare and maintain records; determine work priorities; assign work; and ensure assignments are completed properly.
• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and to model accountability, communication, empowerment, flexibility, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• Physically able to climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders; reach overhead; work at heights; bend, kneel, and crouch; and work near loud noises and electrical equipment, in basements and tight spaces, and on rooftops.
• Must be available for after-hours callbacks or night shifts, weekends, and state holidays when necessary.
• Successful completion of background screening is required; additional screening may be required based on tenant-agency assignments or access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, coach, discipline, and train employees in groundskeeping work.
• Work alongside staff to plant, fertilize, and maintain lawns, shrubs, flowers, and trees, and carry out special projects involving building exteriors and related facilities.
• Direct the safe and environmentally sound selection and application of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems.
• Maintain administrative records, including equipment and supply inventories and personnel records; initiate requisitions for needed supplies and equipment.
• Approve employee leave and timesheets.
• Evaluate employees by establishing criteria, communicating responsibilities, and meeting regularly to review performance.
• Complete and submit employee records and provide required personnel paperwork and documentation to bureau and personnel offices.
• Communicate regularly with employees individually and in staff meetings, and take instructions from the supervisor.
• Initiate purchases and requisitions for tools, equipment, materials, labor, and services; obtain appropriate quotes and follow state and internal purchasing guidelines.
• Use the state Visa purchasing card as authorized and ensure required approvals and funding are in place before purchases.
• Cooperate professionally with other employees, work safely, and identify and address technical skill deficiencies.
• Follow workplace safety policies, attend required safety meetings, review safety videos when presented, and apply lessons learned to prevent accidents.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
• Choice of the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
• Tuition waiver program at state university and community college systems.

What This Job Offers

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