Grounds Supervisor

Overview

No current vacancy. Grounds Supervisor positions are typically 8 hours per day, 245 workdays per year.

Currently testing for an eligibility list at this time which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year.

Oversees district wide grounds, landscaping, turf, and irrigation operations to ensure safe and well-maintained outdoor environments. Establishes and implements grounds maintenance standards, schedules, and procedures; ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and integrated pest management regulations; and coordinates projects and services with site administrators and Facilities leadership, with regular field-based oversight at school sites.

• Plans, organizes, and directs district wide grounds, landscaping, turf, and irrigation operations.
• Establishes maintenance standards and schedules and oversees preventive maintenance programs for district wide grounds and irrigation systems.
• Develops and implements grounds-specific procedures and work practices for turf, irrigation, horticulture, and other grounds functions.
• Provides technical guidance and training to grounds staff and Grounds Leads to support safe and consistent work practices.
• Conducts performance evaluations, provides ongoing feedback, and addresses performance issues in accordance with District policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
• Performs regular site visits to evaluate conditions, ensure work quality, and identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Coordinates with site administrators and District departments to plan and schedule grounds maintenance and improvement projects.
• Oversees irrigation system maintenance, repair, and water-management practices.
• Directs turf, landscape, athletic field, and horticultural maintenance programs.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
• Estimates labor, materials, and equipment needs and develops work plans to support grounds maintenance activities.
• Recommends staffing, equipment, and material needs to maintain effective service levels.
• Monitors grounds budgets and reviews equipment and supply purchases in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinates and monitors contracted grounds services and evaluates products, equipment, and vendor performance.
• Maintains records and reports related to inspections, equipment, inventories, and pesticide use.
• Responds to emergencies involving weather impacts, irrigation failures, or hazardous conditions and coordinates corrective actions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying. Applications for employment are accepted online only.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalency. Specialized training in landscape maintenance, irrigation systems, horticulture, or a related field is desirable.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in grounds maintenance, including work involving landscaping, irrigation systems, and landscape construction and installation. At least two (2) years of this experience must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Licenses and Other Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the District’s liability insurance program. A valid California Department of Food and Agriculture Pest Control Applicator’s Permit (Class A and

B) must be obtained by the end of the probationary period. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.

This is a Dual Certification recruitment:
Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

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Grounds Supervisor

• Final date to receive applications March 2
• Paper screening completed March 9
• Planned candidate interviews March 16
• Planned final interviews TBD (in-person…