Building and Grounds Supervisor jobs in Appleton, WI

Description

The Building and Grounds Supervisor is responsible for leading the Groundskeeping Team in maintaining the grounds of Miravida Living’s facilities by performing all duties related to lawn, tree and plant care, snow removal, vehicle and equipment maintenance, garbage collection and disposal. Some basic maintenance tasks will be required inside buildings and on the campuses.

Requirements

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the groundskeeping team.

· Oversee grounds purchases and maintain vendor relationships.

· Defines, interprets and evaluates groundskeeping practices.

· Develops policies and procedures, distributes information to staff members of changes or additions in policies or procedures.

· Evaluate routines, activities and personnel.

· Oversees orientation of new employees.

· Supervises and directs activities of staff, reinforces training and ensure that staff are aware of any new procedures.

· Completes performance evaluations of staff.

· Attends supervisory and general staff meetings as scheduled.

· Responds to facility weather emergencies.

· Maintain a positive and cohesive working relationship with all departments.

· Supportive of Miravida Living Administration.

· Create the groundskeeping team’s schedule.

· Maintain and participate in weekend garbage collection rotation.

· Perform tree and shrub maintenance including planting, pruning, fertilizing, and watering.

· Rakes and bags leaves.

· Perform flower bed maintenance including soil preparation, planting, watering, and weeding.

· Remove snow and ice utilizing plow trucks, tractors, snow blowers, salt spreader and hand shovels.

· Perform lawn equipment maintenance including repairing and refinishing park benches and picnic tables

· Assist in the collection and disposal of garbage and recyclables. Keep all lawn and garden tools in good repair.

· When necessary, perform routine maintenance tasks as required.

· Perform lawn maintenance including mowing, trimming, and fertilizing, reseeding, and applying weed killer.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Good mechanical ability.

· Demonstrated knowledge of grounds keeping, lawn and plant care practices.

· Knowledge and ability needed to safely operate necessary grounds keeping and snow removal equipment.

· Certification in fertilizer and pesticide application preferred or willingness to obtain within I year.

· Ability to work efficiently with a minimum amount of supervision.

· Must possess a keen awareness of safety precautions.

· Must be able to lift up to 50 occasionally.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and free of moving violations within the past 2 years. Must maintain a good driving record while employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

The groundskeeper supervisor supervises the groundskeeping team. Supervise in both their work assignments and performance development (appraisal).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Activity Level

Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.

Travel

Minimal travel between facilities.

Required Education and/or Experience

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Education and Experience

· Two or more years of experience in a supervisory position.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, and comprehend short correspondences and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents and employees of the facility.

Reasoning and Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Operations

Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Planning/Organization

Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Miravida Living to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In

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