$31.16 per hour

Onsite

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

N/A

PRIDE Industries 

Job Description 

  

 

Job:   Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Job Code:   P96 - LR-Supvr Grounds Maint

Salary Grade:  NSF

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

Approval Date:   August 2017

 

 

SUPERVISES:  
There are direct reports with this position.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  
Under broad supervision, the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor oversees grounds maintenance staff activities in installing and maintaining landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities and may need to be required to be licensed in the spraying of Herbicides and pesticides. Employees in this job class schedule, supervise, and perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, standards, supplies and equipment; and the ability to organize, schedule and supervise the work of staff in multiple locations.

 

TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Coordinates, directs, and manages staff in performing landscape maintenance activities and improvement projects at customer locations.
2. *Inspects areas of operation once completed prior it being turned over for the next level of inspection.
3. *Supervises employees; ensures a competent, motivated team through hiring, training, development, counseling and reviewing the performance of employees. 
4. *Prioritizes, assigns and schedules job tasks, and adjusts schedules as necessary in response to weather conditions or staff absences.
5. *Oversees work activities and reviews work to ensure it is performed safely, on-time, and according to established procedures, regulations and guidelines.
6. *Oversees the application and spraying of herbicides and pesticides when required.
7. *Provides staff work instruction and training in the safe and proper use of equipment and chemicals.
8. *Serves as an informational resource regarding grounds maintenance services.
9. *Manages time cards, sick days and vacations for staff to ensure departmental coverage and customer satisfaction.
10. *Conducts and participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis.
11. *Provides friendly and helpful customer service within the terms of the contract.
12. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

*  Denotes Essential Job Function

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years of experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance, including one year in a supervisory role;
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques, materials, and the safe and proper use of chemicals;
• Knowledge of safe operation of construction and landscaping industrial equipment, such as front loaders, backhoes, fork lifts, trenchers, and mowers;
• Knowledge of Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations;
• Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately;
• Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules;
• Effective oral and written communication skills using appropriate business English; 
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, common sense and problem solving skills;
• Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team and customers;
• Effective customer service skills;
• Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary and spelling;
• Fundamental mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
• Ability to establish priorities and solve operational problems; 
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.

 

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

 

High School Diploma or GED

Associates

 

 

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements.

 

Valid Driver's License

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

 

• Answering phone/making calls
• Viewing computer screen/monitor
• Utilizing keyboard
• Maneuvering in and around equipment and the worksite
• May require standing, walking, walking on uneven surfaces
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and shoveling
• Traveling to various locations within worksite

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed at a customer’s location on job sites in a construction environment with various tools, and mechanical, electrical and construction equipment.  Transporting to work locations within the site.  At times, may be required to work in confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.  Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.

 

 

DISCLAIMER:  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors. 

 

 

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time. 

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at  www.prideindustries.com

 

Visit our website to learn more!

 

PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

 

Thank you