Grounds & Landscape Supervisor

About the role

The Grounds & Landscape Supervisor oversees landscaping projects, manages voting equipment, and coordinates logistics for County Fair events. They also communicate with various stakeholders to propose innovative solutions and ideas.

Responsibilities

• Provides training and coordinates daily work activities;
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, pruning, planting, grading, seeding, etc.;
• Operates vehicles, grounds-keeping equipment, and uses power and hand tools;
• Performs snow removal for all County facilities;
• Maintains certifications for applying herbicides, fertilizers, and certain insecticides;
• Supervises the application of herbicides and fertilizers;
• Maintains gravel roads and parking surfaces;
• Aids in event setup for County and parks and recreation special events;
• Surveys County grounds to assess conditions and implement corrective actions;
• Makes recommendations for landscaping County grounds;
• Serves in park operations and athletic field maintenance;
• Prepares and processes purchase orders;
• Maintains inventory and property management;
• Makes budget recommendations;
• Manages the budget within assigned unit/division with purchasing authority up to $5,000;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with an Associate’s degree preferred;
• Two (2) years of related work experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
• A valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class A;
• Prefers a Registered Pesticide Technician License.

Qualifications

• Ability to exert significant physical effort, including lifting and moving objects weighing more than 100 pounds occasionally and more than 50 pounds frequently;
• Skills in communication, problem-solving, and project management;
• Physical demands include balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, visual acuity, and walking.

Benefits

This position is benefits eligible.