Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Landscape maintenance

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Organize and direct construction of fences, decks and walls
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work related problems
• Plan programs of assistance for clients

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Working groups

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Automated irrigation system

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Lighting system

Area of specialization

• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility