Grounds Supervisor - J. Paul Getty Trust, The

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Under direction, supervises Grounds operations for assigned areas, including supervision and coordination of site labor, contractors, equipment, and supplies. Ensures appropriate documentation of operating policies and procedures required to maintain Getty landscape and site(s) at the expected level.

 

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 Annually

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Manages subordinate employees including mentoring, coaching, counseling, training, evaluating and coordinating the employee's work
• Oversees horticultural care for assigned areas including pest control, fertilization and soil husbandry, plant, care, tree care, problem identification, solving and communication
• Ensures site care including; maintenance of organic and nonorganic surfaces, drainage maintenance, irrigation system operation, site. Identifies and reports potential problems and collaborates on proposed solutions
• Manages projects, prepares and collects proposals, tracks project costs, ensures project quality control guidelines are followed, as well as safety and regulatory compliance
• Prepares and maintains compliance documents and efforts
• Ensures aesthetics and standards for area of assigned responsibility
• Manages equipment and maintains accurate records, including tracking deployment and use of heavy equipment, vehicles, small engines, hand tools, chemicals, and other assets
• Works directly with internal clients to plan and implement projects and activities

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification required. Possession of an BS/Associate degree in related subjects such as Horticulture or Arboriculture is desirable.      
• Bi-lingual Spanish language skills required   
• 5-7 years experience of progressively responsible experience in landscape maintenance, Ornamental Horticulture, or related industry
• 2-5 years of professional supervisory or lead position experience in scheduling, coordinating, performing grounds operations, personnel management, and training
• Two or more of the following: QAL or QAC pesticide Operators License, ISA Certified Arborist, ASCA Registered consulting Arborist or Certified Irrigation Auditor desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated landscape management and knowledge of sustainable landscape practices as related to irrigation, pest control, and vegetation management.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing grounds maintenance plans
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software, email applications, work management software, and centralized irrigation software
• Ability to manage projects and budgets and produce related reports
• Ability to work without supervision or as part of a team in planning, problem solving and organization of work

Benefits and Perks:

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

 

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.  

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