Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Buncombe County Government
Buncombe County Government · Asheville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Asheville
Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to perform responsible supervisory duties in the maintenance and care of County grounds to ensure safe and attractive environments.
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High School diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in maintenance or building trades work, including at least one (1) year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina, that complies with federal, state, and local laws along with a safe driving record.
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily very heavy work requiring exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to self or others.
Essential Functions of the position:
- Supervise plan and coordinate the activities of the grounds department employees.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate the performance of staff and needs for County grounds, parks, towers, and community centers.
- Ensure staff have been properly trained on equipment, proper PPE is being worn and maintained in working order.
- Develop work schedules for staff in order to prepare for seasonal pool openings, snow events and various County activities.
- Perform outdoor maintenance, including mowing, trimming, mulching, planting, tree removal, excavation, snow removal, road repairs, etc.
- Service 911 mountaintop tower generators.
- Supervise and provide lead worker duties for a crew on an assigned task, as assigned.
- Purchase material and supplies, as necessary, obtaining items from qualified vendors or seeking bids or price quotes, according to established policy.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of the procedures, material, and equipment needed to maintain County properties.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions for ground maintenance
- Knowledge of related environmental laws centered around ground coverings, equipment fuels and related disposal.
- Skilled in the use of a variety of hand and power tools necessary in performing mechanical repairs, low voltage wiring diagnostics and trouble analysis
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to supervise the work of semi-skilled and unskilled workers.
- Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices and organizational personnel policies and procedures.
In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.
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