YARD CREW SUPERVISOR
: Job Details :

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:

1/12/2024

Location:

Dept - Maintenance

Closing Date:

Until Position is Filled

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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