Grounds Supervisor bei Solano Community College, CA

About the Department

Note: A valid California Driver License and valid Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by State is required.

Under the direction of the assigned manager, plan, coordinate, supervise and participate in District grounds maintenance operations; inspect, review and evaluate the performance of grounds personnel.

Position Duties

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the programs designed for the beautification, maintenance and cleanliness of District landscaped areas.
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• Prepare and implement District grounds maintenance, mowing, planting, watering and fertilizing schedules.
• Inspect grounds for needed maintenance and safety hazards; arrange, schedule, supervise and perform mowing, fertilization, pruning, chemical application and control of pests and insects on a regular basis.
• Line, mow and maintain athletic fields for various sports in accordance with established schedules and time lines; confer with the Athletic Director concerning special needs and problems.
• Identify and resolve pest problems; supervise pesticide applications and assure compliance with State requirements and restrictions; provide training and current information to grounds personnel regarding pesticides.
• Coordinate and participate in set-up and recovery of scheduled events on campus; oversee office and furniture moves.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel in accordance with District guidelines and collective bargaining contract; assign and review the quality and quantity of work performed.
• Assist in the selection of grounds personnel; train, assign, discipline, supervise ground personnel and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
• Design, install, repair and maintain irrigation systems utilizing appropriate water conservation techniques.
• Operate and demonstrate the use of a variety of grounds equipment and tools including mowers, tractor, backhoe, trencher, edgers, pesticide applicators, forklift, rototiller and others.
• Maintain a variety of records related to pesticide use, irrigation, work schedules and tool inventory.
• Purchase and maintain an inventory of supplies, materials and equipment used in the grounds maintenance function.
• Design and install landscaping for new and remodeled facilities.
• Test new products and recommend appropriate action concerning findings.
• Assure proper operation and repair of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

A valid California Driver License and valid Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by State is required. 

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background, and sexual orientation of community college students.
And
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school,
Or
Courses or training in landscape design, horticulture, gardening or closely related field.
And
Four years of experience in gardening and grounds maintenance work including experience in the operation and service of large power mowers, tractors and landscape equipment.
And
At least one year of supervisory experience.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 
Physical and Environmental Factors: May perform hard labor in temperatures above 90 degrees and in direct sunlight; work in or around major amounts of dust; frequent exposure to allergens; regularly work with or around hazardous materials (may include pesticides, degreasing cleaners, etc.); lift heavy objects with and without assistance (objects are sometimes elevated from floor level to above shoulders); frequently reach, bend, throw; climb, and maneuver in performing daily duties.

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Practices that lead to increased understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse cultural groups, women, and the disabled.
• Techniques, supplies, tools and equipment used in cultivating, spraying, pruning and maintaining lawns, athletic fields, shrubs, trees, ornamental shrubs and plants.
• Pests and diseases and appropriate methods and materials used in control and eradication.
• Methods of preparing soil for planting, including soil types and appropriate fertilizers.
• Use of herbicides, insecticides, fungicide and procedures for application including required safety precautions.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training. 
• Operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Design, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

 ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the grounds maintenance program.
• Design and interpret landscaping plans and sketches.
• Estimate time and materials needed to complete work.
• Plan, organize and schedule grounds activities including fertilizing, pruning, irrigation, mowing, pest control and tree-trimming. 
• Operate power equipment such as large and small mowers, tractors, graders and others.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Work independently with little direction. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Meet schedules and time lines. 
• Plan and organize work. 
• Train and supervise personnel.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 
Physical and Environmental Factors: May perform hard labor in temperatures above 90 degrees and in direct sunlight; work in or around major amounts of dust; frequent exposure to allergens; regularly work with or around hazardous materials (may include pesticides, degreasing cleaners, etc.); lift heavy objects with and without assistance (objects are sometimes elevated from floor level to above shoulders); frequently reach, bend, throw; climb, and maneuver in performing daily duties.

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