CLASS CODE: 6395
PAY GRADE: 410

CLASS TITLE:GROUNDSKEEPING SUPERVISOR I - SES

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is supervisory work assisting in a landscaping and groundskeeping program; or in the operation and maintenance of a greenhouse and nursery. The primary duty of the employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class is to spend a major portion of the time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline subordinate employees or to effectively recommend such actions.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
  • Plans work loads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
  • Evaluates employees through establishing evaluation criteria and responsibilities and meeting regularly with employees to ensure the established criteria are met.
  • Trains employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job.
  • Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings.
  • Directs the work of employees to ensure best use of time and resources.
  • Supervises groundskeeping personnel and heavy equipment operators in the care and maintenance of grounds and facilities including lawns, shrubbery, flowers, building exteriors, walkways and parking areas.
  • Supervises the construction and repair of sidewalks, roads, parking areas, building exteriors, and related facilities.
  • Supervises a preventive maintenance and repair program for groundskeeping vehicles and equipment.
  • Supervises a refuse pick-up service program.
  • Maintains a variety of inventory, personnel and maintenance
  • records; initiates purchase requisitions for needed supplies and equipment.
  • Plans and schedules all work assignments for supervised personnel and reviews their performance in accordance with prescribed instructions.
  • Supervises and instructs greenhouse and nursery employees in preparing soil; planting and cultivating greenhouse and nursery plants, shrubs, trees and related foliage plants including watering, fertilizing, spraying and transplanting.
  • Supervises and instructs laborers and gardeners in maintaining and repairing greenhouse and nursery equipment and facilities.
  • Supervises the delivery of ornamental plants and flowers to designated locations.
  • Supervises lifting, grading, counting and packing of seedlings and the loading of trucks.
  • Checks greenhouse equipment to insure that plants are receiving proper ventilation, heat and shading.
  • Operates and supervises the operation of tractors, sprayers, mulchers and other equipment.
  • Prepares and maintains plant, inventory and related administrative records; initiates purchase requisitions for needed supplies and materials.
  • Supervises large groups temporarily assigned during peak work seasons.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of groundskeeping techniques.
  • Skill in operating a variety of groundskeeping equipment.
  • Ability to supervise people.
  • Ability to prepare and/or maintain records.
  • Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EFFECTIVE:

7/1/2001

HISTORY:

01/01/1984