Superintendent - Landscape & Grounds

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares Division budget; monitors and evaluates expenditures.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises and evaluates the work of a large number of employees.
• Reviews effectiveness and efficiency of operations and approves corrective measures as necessary.
• Investigates use of new materials and new methods of operation in order to improve efficiency and level of service.
• Prepares reports on Division activities and operations.
• Ensures assigned facilities are operated in accordance with rules and regulations and meet standards set for such operations.
• Establishes Division priorities and schedules projects.
• Works with staff or consulting engineers on design of new facilities or modification of existing facilities.
• Reviews construction activities.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
• Prepares and approves purchases and requisitions.
• Prepares written specifications for equipment.
• Instructs employees regarding proper work methods and practices and makes periodic inspections to assure that established methods and practices are followed.
• Interviews, selects and/or recommends new hires; supervises, directs and evaluates work of assigned staff; initiates disciplinary or termination actions, as necessary.
• Trains employees as necessary on operations and the use of computer software.
• Coincides activities of the Division with other divisions; develops procedures for purchasing and Division operations; operates facilities when required.
• Analyzes work practices as well as cost and time records; conducts cost effectiveness studies.
• Serves as liaison with State, County and City departments and divisions to coordinate work efforts; reviews construction plans and specifications.
• Maintains a repair and preventive maintenance program for the Division.
• Prepares specifications for the purchase of equipment and materials and approves requisitions.
• Effectively manages labor and materials.
• Responds to emergency calls as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of two-year Associates degree in related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience as a Supervisor or equivalent experience in the area of practice.

Desirable Training and Experience

• Valid Florida Driver License is required or ability to obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and ability to maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL): A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is not required for this position but may be helpful.

Benefits

To apply online please click the following link: https://cityofbradentonfl.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Pay

$70,138/yr DOQ

Schedule

This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift and requires scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.