Supervisor Ii, Grounds

Broward County Public Schools•Oakland Park, FL

23h

About The Position

The Supervisor II, Grounds assists the Grounds Manager, principals, and site administrators in planning, coordinating, constructing, repairing, and maintaining School District grounds. The role oversees grounds maintenance services in an assigned area or function—including grounds, playgrounds, fencing, irrigation, and pest control—to meet or exceed quality standards and support full educational use of facilities. The supervisor coordinates multiple trade assignments, monitors work quality and safety, supports budgeting and procurement, and trains and evaluates assigned personnel.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED testing program.
At least seven years of experience and/or training in a field related to the position.
At least two years of supervisory experience, preferably in lawn care or contracted landscape services.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Computer skills required for the position.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently to move objects.
Ensure assigned personnel maintain required licenses and certifications in active, valid status.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited institution; preferred majors include landscape construction, horticulture, parks and recreation, or a related field.
At least five years of experience and/or training in a field related to the position.
Progressively more complex experience in commercial landscape construction projects or grounds maintenance, including irrigation, horticulture, arboriculture, pest control, playgrounds, fencing, heavy equipment, or lawn care; apprenticeship experience may apply.
Certifications in pest control and playground safety.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, coordinating, constructing, repairing, and maintaining grounds at facilities in the assigned area.
Use drawings and sketches to estimate required materials, supplies, manpower, and costs, and clarify plans and specifications when needed.
Help prepare a master work schedule coordinating workloads for at least three foremen and 25 to 40 tradespeople.
Assign work across trades according to work orders; visit assigned jobs regularly and inspect for conformance to plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Evaluate completed work orders, including time and materials used, and approve time cards.
Inspect workmanship, specified materials, progress, safety, and cleanliness during job visits.
Coordinate with principals and area directors to meet grounds-support requirements and jointly plan future grounds and capital-outlay projects.
Conduct annual inspections of assigned schools to assess the safety of grounds and equipment; follow up on unsatisfactory ratings and verify corrective work.
Coordinate with the District-wide Safe School program to assist with its master plan.
Prepare daily activity reports and advise the Grounds Manager of issues requiring discussion or clarification.
Assist with budget preparation and bid specifications.
Use department data and industry benchmarks to determine effective staffing, equipment, and consumable-supply needs.
Order required materials and recommend supplies and equipment for purchase.
Check daily with the stockroom on critical-item resupply and locate and procure emergency parts.
Coordinate with the garage to schedule service and repair of assigned grounds vehicles.
Maintain personnel and other records related to the assignment.
Participate in screening and hiring qualified grounds-maintenance candidates.
Train assigned personnel, recommend formal training for further skill development, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure assigned personnel maintain required licenses and certifications in active, valid status for continued employment with the District.
Promote and comply with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Participate in training programs related to job responsibilities and review relevant developments, literature, and technical information.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures and follow federal and state requirements and School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.