Groundskeeper Supervisor - Hanover County Government

Hanover, VA

About the Job

Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a motivated individual that is looking for an opportunity to work in a positive team environment! The incumbent will successfully work individually as well as in a group setting. The successful candidate will assist and supervise groundskeepers in maintaining our county parks, school sites, and government sites as a Groundskeeper Supervisor.

General Description: This is a supervisory position. The incumbent leads the work of skilled technical staff that maintain and care for County grounds. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for park, athletic, school ground patrons and employees.

Organization: The Groundskeeper Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and supervises Groundskeepers.

Essential Functions:

Supervises employees, performing related human resources functions and completing necessary paperwork.
Develops schedule for athletic field / grounds maintenance and construction, special events, litter / refuse control, and weekend park patrol program.
Ensures proper maintenance, including all aspects of landscaping.
Coordinates the preparation and delivery of supplies.
Assists with the coordination of construction / renovation of athletic fields, the installation / design / repair of irrigation systems, and the implementation of the turf management program.
Performs essential functions of Groundskeeper as needed.
Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards

Chemicals – May have contact with hazardous chemicals
Conditions – Must operate equipment safely to avoid injury

B. Environment

Field – Tasks are performed normally outside, sometimes in adverse weather; Must be able to drive to locations in order to perform essential functions

C. Physical Effort

Operation of commercial mowing and landscaping equipment, gas powered hand tools and heavy duty equipment as qualified; Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

D. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of all phases of turf management. Must be able to operate ground maintenance equipment, power tools and hand tools.

Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with at least three (3) years’ related experience, including two (2) years as a supervisor – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License / Class “A” CDL required within 6 months
Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s Certification required within 6 months
Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test /Alcohol Testing and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter
Pre-employment audiometric testing and hearing conservation and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter
Twelve-month probationary period
Work beyond normal schedule, including weekends, holidays, nights and call-back
Must wear uniform, including safety equipment

Revision Date: May 2010

Source : Hanover County Government