Yard Crew Supervisor

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial Date Posted: 1/12/2024 Location: Dept - Maintenance Closing Date: Until Position is Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Yard Crew Supervisor Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Maintenance Pay Grade: 04 Works with: District Personnel Days: 260 Dept./School: Building and Grounds Department Primary Purpose: Responsible for on-site leadership of day to day grounds maintenance operation ensuring that district grounds are safe, neat and attractive. Prerequisites: * Clear and valid driver's license Special Knowledge/Skills: * Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance * Ability to read and interpret landscape plans * Ability to perform mathematical calculations * Ability to direct and supervise personnel Major Responsibilities and Duties: * Assign all grounds work and oversee completion. Arrange for contract labor when work cannot be performed by district staff. * Assign priority to work orders and process them, including tracking of labor and material use. * Interpret plans and sketches to carry out landscape designs. * Inspect grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs, including the building and repair of fences and gates. Estimate the cost and time required for projects and order materials. * Provide training and orientation to all grounds personnel in safety procedures and proper and safe use of tools and equipment. * Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures. * Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. * Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities. * Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment. Ensure that maintenance is completed and vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition. Recommend replacement of existing equipment when necessary. * Monitor the storage and use of all grounds equipment, tools, and supplies. Conduct regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies, order equipment and supplies when needed, and maintain accurate records. * Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed. * Assist in preparation of department budget. * Assist in recruiting, screening, training, and evaluation of grounds employees. * Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism). Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Created: 2025-03-03