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Santa Barbara City College
  • Position Number: 3193083
  • Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  • Position Type: Facilities Management


Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: $61,560.00 - $75,029.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified Manager
Job Number: 031
Closing: 7/29/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Facilities & Operations

Basic Functions

As directed by the assigned administrator, organize and direct grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of College grounds and landscaped areas; coordinate communications, projects, resources and personnel to meet College grounds maintenance needs; plan, develop, implement and inspect landscaping and gardening projects; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Organize and direct grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of College grounds and landscaped areas; coordinate activities to assure grounds are maintained in a safe and clean condition; establish and maintain grounds maintenance timelines and priorities; assure related activities comply with established laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Coordinate communications, projects, resources and personnel to meet College grounds maintenance needs; plan, develop and implement landscaping and grounds maintenance projects; inspect grounds and landscaped areas to determine grounds maintenance, gardening and landscaping needs; inspect completed projects for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established requirements.

Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; assign employee duties and review work to assure compliance with established standards and procedures.

Supervise the mowing, edging, trimming and watering of lawns, fields and other turf grounds; assure proper preparation and fertilization of soil; direct personnel and activities to assure turf grounds are developed and maintained according to established quality standards; organize and direct the planting, cultivation, pruning, fertilization and irrigation of flowers, trees, grass and shrubs.

Develop and implement irrigation schedules; supervise the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems; direct and participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of College irrigation systems and related parts, components and equipment; adjust system settings according to weather conditions and College needs.

Coordinate response to College needs and work orders; estimate labor, material and equipment needed for grounds maintenance projects and activities; monitor inventory levels of materials and equipment; order, receive and maintain adequate inventory levels of materials and equipment.

Collaborate with and inspect the work of outside contractors; research prices for parts, materials and equipment; review and authorize expenditures according to established limitations; assist with budget development and preparation for grounds maintenance functions.

Organize, direct and participate in maintaining grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition as directed; perform minor maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed; arrange for major maintenance and repairs as needed.

Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as mowers, tractors, skip loaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, forklifts, trucks and other equipment used in grounds work; utilize standard gardening hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Supervise general grounds cleanup functions including the raking of leaves, sweeping of litter from walks and driveways, emptying of waste receptacles and picking up of paper, trash and debris.

Organize and direct the preparation of athletic fields and other facilities for sporting activities and special events.

Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to attendance, work orders, in-services, financial activity, equipment, supplies and assigned duties.

Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues and concerns.

Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures as needed.

Attend and participate in various meetings and in-services as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and four years increasingly responsible grounds maintenance, landscaping or related experience including one year in a lead capacity

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of Community College Students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • As a supervisor, expected to participate and lead by example.
  • Basic administrative and computer skills such as writing letters and emails, operating standard software (Word, Excel, work order system, Gmail, etc.).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and strong skills in sustainable landscaping/horticulture including: care and maintenance of native and Mediterranean plants, sustainable turf management, installation and maintenance of water conserving irrigation systems (drip, rotors, smart controllers), sustainable hardscape installation and maintenance, Integrated Pest Management, and sustainable soil care.
  • Working knowledge and implementation of current laws and regulations relating to sustainable landscape maintenance, including but not limited to California Green Building Code, SB County Codes, Coastal Commission regulations, etc.
  • Experience using current technologies in sustainable ground care and maintenance
  • Broad practical background in horticulture, the landscape industry, knowledge of the Green Industry', and sustainable horticulture.


WORKING HOURS:
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Hours may vary, 12 months per year, plus fringe benefits; 6 month probation period depending on employee classification. All work schedules and work assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the college.

SALARY INFORMATION:
The current salary schedule range for the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, is Salary Table 30, Range 133, $61,560 - $69,690. Nine step salary range continues to a maximum of $75,029 , initial placement based on experience with annual advancement to the next higher step.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Organization and direction of grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of grounds and landscaped areas.

Grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.

Methods, equipment and materials used in grounds maintenance and landscaping.

Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs.

Inventory practices, procedures and requirements for grounds maintenance activities.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Methods and materials used in controlling pests and weeds.

Practices, procedures and techniques involved in the development and implementation of landscaping and gardening projects and the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.

Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in ground maintenance.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Principles and practices of supervision and training.

Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

Organize and direct grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of College grounds and landscaped areas.

Coordinate communications, projects, resources and personnel to meet College grounds maintenance needs.

Plan, develop, implement and inspect landscaping and gardening projects.

Train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Assure adequate materials, equipment and personnel to meet District grounds maintenance needs.

Coordinate, direct and participate in the mowing, edging, trimming and watering of lawns, fields and other turf grounds.

Supervise the operation and maintenance of irrigation system.

Estimate labor, material and equipment requirements for projects and activities.

Direct the planting, cultivation, pruning, fertilizing and irrigation of flowers, trees, grass and shrubs.

Coordinate activities to assure grounds are maintained in a safe and clean condition.

Plan and organize work.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Work independently with little direction.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)
  1. Online District Application form at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc
  2. Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly.
  3. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.
  4. Within the online application, there is a required section to list five references. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance


Additional Instructions:
If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.


Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.

Selection Procedure:

The selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC, will initially review online applications. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will recommend the top candidates to the hiring manager for a final interview. The successful candidate's name will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval and authorization to hire. Candidates will participate primarily in remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.



To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/jobs/3617007/grounds-maintenance-supervisor







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