Groundskeeper Supervisor

Department: Parks & Recreation – Park Maintenance

Reports To: Parks Superintendent

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs various semi-skilled and technical tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, open spaces, parks, and recreation systems. The Groundskeeper Supervisor manages the overall turf management program for the entire park system.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Works with and supervises park maintenance employees, part-time seasonal mowing crews, and community service workers as required and assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.

• Manages the overall turf program for the entire parks system, including, but not limited to, seeding, irrigation, chemical application, fertilization, mowing, trimming, edging, and winterizing irrigation systems and facilities.
• Manages seasonal employees and/or community service workers in turf management, including the mowing crews.
• Manages Markey Park if the Athletic Facilities Supervisor is unavailable.
• Manages the routine maintenance program on lawn and power equipment.
• Plants and maintains landscaping, including lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
• Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
• Operates tractors, mowers, jackhammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe building and grounds maintenance techniques.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Open, close, locks and unlock facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs and prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
• Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, and basketball.
• Assists in constructing new park facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
• Assists maintenance team with snow removal at all facilities.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• On-call Supervisor for all turf and grounds-related issues.
• Assists the Recreation Department with maintenance activities when required or requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned and directed by the Park Superintendent.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent,
• Four years' experience in park maintenance, equipment repair, and grounds landscaping and maintenance work, or
• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Herbicide applicator's license (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Endorsement w/Airbrakes (must obtain with one year of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Pickup truck and 15-passenger van; lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, aerator, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; swimming pool equipment including chlorination system, pumps, boiler, valves, filtration devices, gauges, etc.; janitorial equipment including floor buffers, steam cleaner, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuums, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.