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Grounds Supervisor

Employer
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 3, 2021
The Grounds Supervisor is to assist in the performance of and supervision of all grounds maintenance activity. At the direction of the Grounds and Fleet Maintenance Director, the Grounds Supervisor will assist in the coordination of daily activity, monitoring of staff, be the lead on hardscape projects, train staff to work safely and efficiently, and maintain the campus in a clean and attractive manner. 

 

Essential functions will include:

Supervises and works with Grounds staff.  Manages, schedules and directs contracted work.  Oversees, inspects and accepts contracted work. Maintains and repairs asphalt, concrete and brick pavers walk ways.  Performs a variety of duties in maintaining the University grounds. Maintain grounds and athletic fields determining the need for necessary seeding, watering, weeding, transplanting, and aeration.  Plants trees, shrubbery and flowers. Maintaining them by performing such functions as watering, weeding, thinning, cultivation and transplanting, as required.  Mow, trim and edge lawn as needed during the growing season. Operate grounds equipment which may include; riding mowers, tractors, stick edgers, backpack blowers, string trimmers, snow blowers, trucks with plow, etc.  Perform required tree and shrub maintenance as pruning, trimming and felling by use of hand or power equipment to promote growth and improve appearance Capable of handling vehicles in a safe manner while observing safety regulations.  Adjust and repair sprinklers. Plows and shovels snow from sidewalks, drives and parking lots. Spreads ice and snow melting product. Uses hand and power equipment to keep sidewalks, drives, parking lots and grounds free of debris and maintained in good repair. Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Is responsible for the condition of hand tools, power tools and other equipment used in maintain University grounds.  Paints Athletic fields in conjunction with the Athletic department’s game schedule.  Job Qualifications Knowledge: High school or trade school diploma, Maryland driver’s license required, ability to read and speak the English language, ability to understand safety training and requirements.  Experience:  Minimum of 5 year experience in grounds trade as described above. Supervisor experience required. Masonry and hardscape experience required.  Working conditions: Extensive walking and riding on a daily basis. Exposure to heat, cold, freezing, and wet conditions. Exposure to snow, sun, rain, and windy conditions.  Exposure to loud noise and vibration from operation equipment. Ability to lift 75 pounds. This is an essential personnel position.  Safety: Staff must demonstrate the ability to understand safe operation of equipment. PPE must be worn at all times.  Must be comfortable wearing; ear plugs, glasses, gloves, long pants, hard hats and other safety related PPE

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