Head Groundskeeper

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Calendar: 260 Days

Experience Required :2 Years or more of related experience preferred

Minimum Education Requirements: High School diploma or G.E.D.

Department: Maintenance/Custodians.

Direct Supervisor: Assistant Director of Operations.

Primary Work Location: Facilities & Maintenance setting. (Schools and Warehouse)

Certification: Valid Driver’s license

Job Summary: The job of Head Groundskeeper is done for the purpose/s of executing and managing all aspects of the districts outdoor grounds, including lawn maintenance, landscaping, planting, irrigation systems, and equipment upkeep, by caring out and leading a team of groundskeepers while ensuring the grounds are aesthetically pleasing, safe, and functional for daily use.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential duties:

• Analyze the needs of the district for the purpose of making recommendations for purchasing materials, supplies and equipment.

• Assess equipment and supplies used by ground crew for the purpose of repairing and replacing when needed.

• Attending district and department meetings when needed for the purpose of receiving procedural information and presenting professional development when needed.

• Collaborate with the building administrators and Director of Operations regarding custodians for the purpose of providing input on performance and any staffing needs that help support the district.

• Collaborates with the Director of Facility Operations and external personnel (e.g. building principals, teachers, fire department, police, city utilities, AHERA, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.

• Conducts routine and periodic inspections of all District buildings for the purpose of ensuring assigned tasks and projects are completed and reports back to the Assistant Director of Operations.

• Conducts continuing program and in-service training of staff (e.g. safety awareness and personnel development, etc.) for the purpose of keeping current staff updated with any new pertinent information.

• Collaborate with DOO to Create work shifts and building assignments for the district custodial staff for the purpose of ensuring positions are filled to support the district needs.

• Inspect all school facilities on a regular basis for the purpose of determining that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and security are maintained.

• Supervise snow removal operations, equipment operations, and ensure that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner.

• Coordinate daily schedules for mowing, snow removal, and training of new personnel.

• Supervises custodial staff for the purpose of ensuring daily functions that support the district buildings are being fulfilled.

• Evaluate and collaborate with Operations Leadership team on district property to determine improvements needed; inspect district playgrounds and landscape areas including fencing, concrete/masonry, parking lots, and fields.

• Submit requisitions for equipment, supplies, and materials needed to complete jobs efficiently.

• Participate in and assist with delivery of information at staff meetings (monthly or as needed) and conduct special training related to best practices.

• Attend scheduled Work Sessions and Board of Education, and other related meetings as determined by the Direct Supervisor, and/or Board of Education and Superintendent request.

• Perform all other related work as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) for Position

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• Methods, principles, and practices of grounds and maintenance.

• District’s functions and its relationships with local government and the community.

• Business and management principles involved in strategic oversight, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.

• Interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

• An ability to effectively manage professional staff, develop good relationships with a wide range of people and build a collaborative work environment.

• Ability to solve problems in a strategic and tactical manner and use good judgment in making decisions.

• Operate a variety of lawn care and material handling equipment.
  

Abilities

• Work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives.

• Supervise the use of tools, equipment and resources.

• Stand for extended periods of time, lift 100 lbs.

• Work outside in the elements

• Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.

• Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.

**This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Must be able to successfully complete an intense background investigation.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities