Assistant Supervisor Grounds Maintenance Education
Springbrook NY, Inc · Oneonta, NY · 6 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Summary
Provides technical expertise and hands-on team leadership in land maintenance, vegetation control, and landscaping operations. Ensures all Springbrook grounds are safe, clean, and well maintained through direct participation, organization, and oversight of grounds-related work.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform routine landscape maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, pruning, soil preparation, planting, mulching, and leaf removal.
- Perform all phases of snow removal including, but not limited to, plowing, salting, shoveling, and roof clearing.
- Absolute maintenance leadership role through direct workload participation, organization, and oversight of grounds-related activities.
- Develop and manage staff work plans based on agency needs and goals.
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment for staff and the individuals we support.
- Maintain and enforce agency policies and procedures.
- Operate land-clearing and earth-moving equipment as needed.
- Maintain work areas, equipment, and tools in safe and working condition.
- Absorb accountability for agency equipment and ensure proper care and usage.
- Respond to emergency situations and on-call requests as required.
- Adhere to all Springbrook policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills, And Knowledge Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited technical or vocational program preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance and/or construction with supervisory experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of equipment and methods used in lawn care and landscaping.
- Working knowledge of equipment and methods used in snow removal operations.
- Demonstrated ability to meet goals and prioritize workload.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work extended hours and respond to on-call situations as needed.
- Proficiency with common computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Sound judgment and reasoning abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Must meet requirements to operate a Springbrook vehicle.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.