What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Groundsman position at Western Suffolk BOCES?
Western Suffolk BOCES anticipates an opening for a full time Head Groundsman position. Western Suffolk County locations.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Prepare work assignments of ground crew based on a maintenance schedule developed by supervisors. Performs inspections, provides reports and maintains logs.
- Monitors, keeps logs and assists in training employees on the proper operation & maintenance of vehicles, machinery & equipment assigned to grounds crew
- Routine landscaping maintenance activities of grounds crew: trash removal, mowing, blowing, weed whacking, edging including transporting machinery, materials and equipment to various school properties;
- Periodic landscape maintenance activities such as: weeding, seeding, aerating, planting, pruning/trimming of trees and shrubs and fence lines, fall/spring cleanups, catch-basin maintenance, mulching, top-dressing, fertilizing, power-washing, recreation field maintenance, parking lot line striping and removal of ice & snow and sand/salting pedestrian paths and parking lots and grounds of school property;
- Monitors attendance and performance of subordinate personnel. Trains employees on safe and proper methods for performing grounds maintenance activities.
- Performs inspections of landscape materials, hardscapes, recreations fields and playgrounds on a schedule developed by supervisors and makes recommendations
- Requisitions materials, supplies & equipment for grounds projects; monitors inventories and conditions with logs
- Making minor repairs to blacktop, concrete, fencing, signage, playground and recreation fields and grounds equipment
- Coordinates with outside contractors performing grounds related work.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in grounds maintenance activities
- Must have a valid NYS Drivers License
To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $59,752.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59,752