Grounds Manager-1182

Grounds Manager-1182

Essential Supervisor Functions:

Direct, manage, discipline, and train grounds workers

• Utilize computer software and CMMS system
• Good communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions
• Self-starting individual who follows directions, adheres to a work schedule, and can focus on details
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients and vendors.
• Development and implementation of cyclic work projects/tasks
• Maintain daily communication log
• Follow all local, state and federal regulatory rules, laws, best practices
• Perform and promote safety in all work practicesLeading a small crew of Groundskeepers that typically perform a variety of tasks which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler installation and repair.

Work will be performed in and around chemical odors/fumes

• Work will be performed in outside weather conditions throughout the year
• Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning)
• Walk up to 10 miles per day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often with equipment
• Bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day
• Spray various pesticides/herbicides
• Use hand tools
• High Noise levels (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, lawn mowers, weed wackers)Job Description: Work/Perform, Supervise, Direct, and Train in the following tasks and processes:

Safely loading and unloading equipment and supplies onto various vehicles.

• Securely store all equipment, vehicles, tractors and tools.
• Mow turf using various mowers, line trimming and edging equipment.
• Sweeping and blowing leaves and clippings.
• Prune shrubs and trees and clear debris, pull weeds.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws, etc.
• Shovel snow and ice, remove snow and ice from driveways and parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, trimming, edging, prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using a variety hand and power tools.
• Seeding, including the preparation and application of erosion control blanket, application of fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, fungicide; aquatic applications, raking, watering of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, bulbs, seeds and sod; grooming; dividing plants.
• Mixing and spraying or spreading fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Provide proper upkeep of all hardscapes.
• Cultivating beds; mulch application; bed preparation using soil amendments; core aeration, pruning, planting, removal or replacement of shrubs, plants, and flowers; pruning of trees and replacement of trees.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance and repairs on grounds vehicles, and equipment.
• Wash and care for grounds equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Maintain and repair structures such as, but not limited to, fences, benches, and minor out buildings.
• Other duties as assigned

A list of current certifications is required.

• Education: High school degree preferred.
• Experience: 3 Years of automotive/small engine repair experience, landscaping, athletic field maintenance.
• Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers
• Must be able to meet and sustain a valid driver’s license and insurance
• Employment is contingent on successful / satisfactory completion of a background check.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish beneficial.

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