Building and Grounds Supervisor jobs in Boston, MA
Building and Grounds Supervisor supervises and trains building and grounds maintenance staff. Oversees landscaping activities, the maintenance of sidewalks and parking areas, and the removal of trash and snow. Being a Building and Grounds Supervisor maintains and monitors the operation of all utility systems such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning. May be responsible for the housekeeping staff. Additionally, Building and Grounds Supervisor, a level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Generally has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of the team processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Turf/Grounds Assistant Supervisor
- Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mt Auburn
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Cambridge, MA
TEMPORARY
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ORGANIZATION:
Mount Auburn Cemetery comprises 175 acres and is situated in Watertown and Cambridge near Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1831, and now visited by over 200,000 people each year, Mount Auburn is a National Historic Landmark, recognized as the first “rural cemetery” and the inspiration for the American Parks Movement during the 19th century. As an active cemetery, Mount Auburn inspires all who visit, comforts the bereaved, and commemorates the dead in a landscape of exceptional beauty. As an accredited arboretum, Mount Auburn features 5,000 trees and more than 20,000 plants overall.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist the turf supervisor in overseeing the turf/grounds staff.as well as working with them on the repairing, reseeding, and watering damaged lawn areas, sunken graves, and all new burials. Performs various ground maintenance tasks as requested. Assist in the supervision of grass mowing, trimming, leaf mulching and removal, and grounds maintenance tasks in the Grass/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor’s absence. Acts as Turf Supervisor in his absence.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Supervise and perform turf maintenance, including but not limited to grading, seeding, sodding, and watering of graves and other lawn areas, including sunken graves, areas damaged by drought, snowplows, heavy equipment, and any newly developed areas. Top dress and overseed as needed.
- Supervise grass mowing, trimming, leaf mulching and leaf removal, and ground maintenance tasks in the Grass/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor’s absence.
- Assists with all Grass/Grounds Maintenance department training to ensure the safe and proper use of all related equipment.
- Assist the Turf/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor with rehiring, including driving pre-hires to the test lab for drug screenings.
- Perform various ground maintenance projects such as repairs of eroded paths, weeding, mulching, edging, grading and storm cleanup.
- Shovel snow and operate snowblower.
- May be required to perform other duties as requested by the Superintendent of Grounds to assist other Sections or Departments
- Follows all Cemetery safety policies and procedures related to assigned tasks, including wearing personal protective equipment (eye and hearing protecting, gloves, etc.), proper handling of chemicals, ladder safety, and lifting and moving heavy objects. Brings unsafe conditions to the attention of the Grass/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and makes suggestions to improve safe working practices.
As with all Cemetery staff, assist with any cemetery business including special meetings, conferences, Friends events and public programs as needed.
Demonstrate responsible stewardship for the environment when planning and implementing all duties incorporated in job description.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- At least one year of crew supervision experience required.
- Two years of lawn maintenance or landscaping experience
- Ability to speak both English and Spanish highly preferred.
- Ability to read and write in English preferred.
- Driver’s license required and a High School diploma preferred.
- Massachusetts Hoisting License 2B preferred.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License in “Turf” (Category 37) preferred.
- Ability to communicate successfully with staff, lot owners, outside contractors, and visitors.
- Ability to read maps and locates lot and grave numbers for proper placement of floral purchases and grave repairs.
- Must present a good professional image in dress, grooming and personal hygiene per the Cemetery’s dress code policy.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Constantly operates a variety of equipment including but not limited to riding mowers, chippers, leaf blowers, weed trimmers, vacuum, rakes, and manual transmission turf carts.
- Heavy work that includes moving, adjusting or carrying objects including soil, mulch, snow, fertilizer, lime, soil mixes, peat moss, seed, sod and logs up to 50 pounds.
- Position involves moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments for extended periods of time including remaining in a stationary position and/or performing activities such as climbing, bending, twisting, reaching, and pulling.
- Works outdoors in all weather conditions.
All employees of Mount Auburn Cemetery are “at will’ employees and must adhere to Mount Auburn’s “Business Ethics and Conduct.”
Mount Auburn Cemetery is an equal-opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. - 9 Days Ago
Account Supervisor
- 4M Building Solutions LLC
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Jamaica, MA
FULL_TIME
- Account Supervisor Overview Join the 4M Exceptional Family and Make a Great and Lasting Impression Every Single Day! Are you energetic, highly motivated and looking to be part of a winning team? A har...
- 6 Days Ago
Building Maintenance Supervisor
- FirstService Residential
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Natick, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job Overview: The Building Maintenance Supervisor serves as head maintenance technician for the community association. Closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general ...
- 11 Days Ago
Community Center Building Supervisor
- Town of Lexington
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Lexington, MA
FULL_TIME
- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Town of Lexington We are currently accepting applications for the part time position of:Community Center Building Supervisor Department of Recreation and Community Programs Star...
- 4 Days Ago
Building Maintenance Supervisor
- FirstService Residential
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Boston, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job Overview: The Building Maintenance Supervisor serves as head maintenance technician for the community association. Closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general ...
- 17 Days Ago
High-Rise Building Maintenance Supervisor
- FirstService Residential
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Quincy, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job Overview: The Building Maintenance Supervisorserves as head maintenance technician for the community association. Is responsible for the overall maintenance supervision of association buildings to...
- 25 Days Ago
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Construction Foreman
- First Nick Companies
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Woburn, MA
- First Nick Companies is currently hiring for a full-time Foreman. The Crew Leader (CL) Exercises independent judgment re...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Landscape Construction Foreman & Landscape Maintenance Foreman
- DJ Salmon Lawn & Landscape Inc.
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Uxbridge, MA
- Job Description Job Description We are a well-established professional landscape company looking for an experienced Land...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Construction Foreman
- Mass Pipeline Services Inc
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Lynnfield, MA
- Job Description Job Description Foremen supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in the construction, inst...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lead Carpenter / Site-Supervisor & Apprentices
- MJM DESIGNS CUSTOM CARPENTRY & REMO
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Winchester, MA
- Job Description Job Description MJM DESIGNS Custom Carpentry and Remodeling is hiring. We are looking for experienced, l...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
LEAD CARPENTER SITE SUPERVISOR Positions in Boston Area and Cape Cod
- A& A Building & Remodeling
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Boston, MA
- Job Description Job Description MAIN RESPONSIBILITY: To execute high quality and profitable production activities, as as...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Working civil foreman
- Deloury Construction
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Boston, MA
- Job Description Job Description Deloury Construction Company Inc., Merrimack Valley Massachusetts based heavy civil cons...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Construction Foreman - Asphalt
- EverLine Coatings and Services
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Gloucester, MA
- Job Description Job Description EverLine Coatings and Services is the premier line painting and maintenance company on t...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Site Supervisor
- Riverside Community Care, Inc.
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Norwood, MA
- We make a difference- in your community and in your career. Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career as a A...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Boston, Massachusetts
Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline.
Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...
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Income Estimation for Building and Grounds Supervisor jobs
$64,305 to $91,656
Boston, Massachusetts area prices
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What does a Building and Grounds Supervisor do?
Building and Grounds Supervisor in Monterey, CA
The individual in this position serves as a working supervisor responsible for planning, organizing and directing the Building and Grounds staff.
January 07, 2020