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Grounds Superintendent

AKRE & Associates
Fresno, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Grounds Superintendent to lead our client’s amazing team of 14 grounds staff at their beautiful 100-acre cemetery in Fresno, CA. If you love working outdoors, nurturing green spaces, and guiding a team to success, this might be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Do :

  • Lead with Heart : Supervise, guide, and inspire our grounds team, helping them grow and thrive.
  • Team Coordination : Manage schedules, breaks, and payroll, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
  • Team Building : Hire, train, and support team members, providing regular feedback and celebrating achievements.
  • Problem Solving : Address challenges with a positive mindset, finding solutions that benefit the team and our visitors.
  • Daily Operations : Plan and assign daily tasks, ensuring our grounds are maintained to the highest standard.
  • Open Communication : Keep the lines of communication clear between your team and upper management.
  • Mentorship : Be a mentor, supporting the personal and professional growth of each team member.
  • Integrity : Uphold honesty and transparency in every interaction.
  • Forward Thinking : Analyze situations, anticipate needs, and offer creative solutions.
  • People First : Create a welcoming and supportive environment, putting people first in everything you do.

What We’re Looking For :

  • Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, or horticulture preferred, OR 5 years in a leadership role in groundskeeping.
  • Hands-On Knowledge : Confident working with equipment like backhoes, excavators, forklifts, Bobcats, and more.
  • Budget Savvy : Experience in managing budgets and procurement of supplies.
  • Green Thumb : General knowledge of tree management, pruning, turf maintenance, and irrigation.
  • Mechanical Skills : Basic understanding of maintaining and repairing grounds equipment.
  • Communication Skills : Experience handling public inquiries and resolving concerns.
  • Attention to Detail : Skilled in selecting and applying fertilizers, pesticides, and other essentials to keep our grounds vibrant and healthy.
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