What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Supervisor position at UCLA?
Job Summary Statement: Under the broad direction of the Sr. Superintendent of Grounds or designee, incumbent is responsible for the supervision of 1 Lead Groundskeeper and approximately 22 Groundskeepers/Laborers. Responsible for the acceptable performance of grounds maintenance in such areas as mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerifying, renovating, and installing lawns. Directs all routine care of cultivated and surfaced areas. Inspects, and monitors ground area in his/her district. Interacts on a regular basis with clients, maintaining a positive and proactive relationship to insure that grounds are being properly maintained at a satisfactory level. Hire, train, evaluate and take disciplinary actions necessary on employees. Plan short/long range goals and objectives, costs analysis, and inventory control. Instruct and supervise groundskeepers in proper usage, care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
7:00 am
Shift End:
3:30 pm
Qualifications for Position
23
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. Working knowledge or principal aspects of horticultural work including plant identification, pest and disease identification, cultural requirements for commonly used plant materials, and thorough familiarity with all grounds maintenance operations including irrigation principles, as well as tools and equipment used.
Preferred
2. Three years of broad experience in grounds maintenance of gardening, with a minimum of one year supervision of a grounds maintenance work force.
Required
3. Skill in supervising and applying supervisory principles to grounds keeping workforce. Skill in motivating and encouraging individuals to work together as a team to achieve department goals/objectives.
Required
4. Demonstrated ability to schedule and coordinate work projects, direct and inspect the work of subordinates, and resolve any inaccuracies in workmanship and/or correct customer concerns.
Required
5. Skill in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish tasks.
Required
6. Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, assignments, demanding deadlines, competing requirements, and heavy workload.
Required
7. Skill in managing a variety of personnel related matters, i.e., employee training and evaluation, career development, interviewing and selection, employee relations and corrective action.
Required
8. Ability to ensure high quality of grounds keeping service at level consistent with University and department standards.
Required
9. Ability to project and maintain adequate levels of grounds keeping supplies and horticultural tools and equipment.
Required
10. Working knowledge of standard safety practices and methods related to the grounds keeping trade.
Required
11. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies.
Required
12. Skill in reading standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments.
Required
13. Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information.
Required
14. Ability to write standard English text using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports, forms and work orders that are accurate and easy to comprehend.
Required
15. Skill in reading, understanding and interpreting administrative policy and procedure manuals.
Required
16. Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload, frequent interruptions and/or distractions, deadlines or emergency repairs.
Required
17. Ability to maintain good attendance.
Required
18. Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc.
Required
19. Must possess California Driver's License, Class C, and ability to drive a University truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties.
Required
20. Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies and overtime as required. Ability to work weekends.
Required
21. Five years of broad experience in grounds maintenance or gardening in Parks and Recreation or large institution including one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required
22. Working knowledge of personal computer and related software.
Required
23. Possession of Forklift Certification.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
07-29-2022
External Posting Date:
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
7:00 am
Shift End:
3:30 pm
Qualifications for Position
23
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. Working knowledge or principal aspects of horticultural work including plant identification, pest and disease identification, cultural requirements for commonly used plant materials, and thorough familiarity with all grounds maintenance operations including irrigation principles, as well as tools and equipment used.
Preferred
2. Three years of broad experience in grounds maintenance of gardening, with a minimum of one year supervision of a grounds maintenance work force.
Required
3. Skill in supervising and applying supervisory principles to grounds keeping workforce. Skill in motivating and encouraging individuals to work together as a team to achieve department goals/objectives.
Required
4. Demonstrated ability to schedule and coordinate work projects, direct and inspect the work of subordinates, and resolve any inaccuracies in workmanship and/or correct customer concerns.
Required
5. Skill in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish tasks.
Required
6. Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, assignments, demanding deadlines, competing requirements, and heavy workload.
Required
7. Skill in managing a variety of personnel related matters, i.e., employee training and evaluation, career development, interviewing and selection, employee relations and corrective action.
Required
8. Ability to ensure high quality of grounds keeping service at level consistent with University and department standards.
Required
9. Ability to project and maintain adequate levels of grounds keeping supplies and horticultural tools and equipment.
Required
10. Working knowledge of standard safety practices and methods related to the grounds keeping trade.
Required
11. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies.
Required
12. Skill in reading standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments.
Required
13. Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information.
Required
14. Ability to write standard English text using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports, forms and work orders that are accurate and easy to comprehend.
Required
15. Skill in reading, understanding and interpreting administrative policy and procedure manuals.
Required
16. Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload, frequent interruptions and/or distractions, deadlines or emergency repairs.
Required
17. Ability to maintain good attendance.
Required
18. Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc.
Required
19. Must possess California Driver's License, Class C, and ability to drive a University truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties.
Required
20. Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies and overtime as required. Ability to work weekends.
Required
21. Five years of broad experience in grounds maintenance or gardening in Parks and Recreation or large institution including one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required
22. Working knowledge of personal computer and related software.
Required
23. Possession of Forklift Certification.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
07-29-2022
External Posting Date:
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