POSITION GOAL

To assist the Grounds Manager, principals and site administrators in unitizing and maintaining all grounds of the School District in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of them may be made at all times by overseeing the delivery of grounds maintenance service which meets or exceeds quality standards for the facilities in the assigned area and/or function (grounds, playground, fencing, irrigation, pest control, etc.).

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supervisor II, Grounds shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below:

• Assist in the unitizing, planning, coordinating, constructing, repairing and maintenance of the various grounds for the facilities within the assigned area in the School District.
• Work from drawings and sketches to estimate materials, supplies, manpower and total cost when required; clarify interpretation, if requested, with relation to plans and specifications.
• Assist with the preparation of a master work schedule for multiple trade assignments by coordinating the work load for a minimum of three (3) foremen and twenty-five (25) to forty (40) trades people.
• Assign the work to multiple trades according to work orders and visit each job assigned at frequent intervals; inspect for conformance to plans, specifications, codes where applicable.
• Evaluate completed work orders relative to time required to perform the work, materials used, etc., and approve time cards.
• Inspect job for quality of workmanship specified materials, progress, safety and cleanliness during each visit.
• Coordinate with principals and area directors to ensure current grounds support meets customer requirements; jointly plan future grounds and capital outlay projects.
• Perform annual inspection of each assigned school to ensure the safety of all grounds and equipment. Perform follow-up inspection on all unsatisfactory ratings and verify that corrective work has been completed. Coordinate with District-wide Safe School program to assist with master plan.
• Prepare a daily activity report and advise the Grounds Manager of any problems requiring further discussion or clarification.
• Assist in budget and bid specification preparation.
• Utilize data-based problem solving to determine effective resource utilization, including required staffing, equipment, consumable supplies, by analyzing department data and established industry benchmarks.
• Order required materials and make recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase. Be responsible for daily check with the stockroom on re-supply of critical items, plus the location and procurement of emergency parts.
• Serve as liaison with garage on scheduling of service and repair of assigned grounds vehicles.
• Maintain necessary personnel and other records related to the assignment. 
• Participate in the screening and hiring process of all grounds maintenance job candidates meeting the required job qualifications. Train assigned personnel to ensure quality and efficiency of work performance and recommend formal training programs for further skill development. Evaluate employee job performance to ensure performance is meeting expectations.
• Ensure assigned personnel maintains required licenses/certifications in active, valid status to retain continued employment with the
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• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. 
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities. 
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities. 
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures. 
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program. 
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position. 
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience, preferably in lawn care or landscape contracted services.  
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.  
• Computer skills as required for the position. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Preferred degree majors include landscape construction, horticulture, parks and recreation, or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
• Prefer progressively more complex experience involving one or more of the following: commercial landscape construction projects
  (including an apprenticeship, if applicable) in grounds maintenance, including irrigation, horticulture, arboriculture, pest control,
   playgrounds, fencing, heavy equipment and lawn care.
• Certifications preferred in pest control and playground safety.
• Bilingual skills preferred. 

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Provides daily work direction to assigned grounds crews. Coordinates with appropriate personnel outside of the department to ensure procurement of required supplies, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and recruitment of new personnel. Works with principals, site administrators and area directors on a daily basis to ensure grounds maintenance meets customer service requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: DD-115.