GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 7365

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises the maintenance and improvement of municipal grounds, which may include parks, beaches and grounds surrounding local governmental facilities. The incumbent plans and monitors the work of skilled trades personnel, laborers and clerical personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans, assigns and supervises the seeding and mowing of lawns, the planting and pruning of trees and shrubbery, the raking of leaves, and the clearing of ice and snow from pedestrian paths on the grounds of parks, beaches and recreational and governmental facilities;

Supervises the operation and routing maintenance of motor vehicles and equipment assigned to the grounds maintenance unit;

Proposes landscaping plans for government buildings, parks and recreational facilities and other government property;

Prepares the annual budget for the unit, including cost estimates of necessary equipment and supplies;

Prepares progress reports on maintenance projects and makes recommendations for grounds improvement programs;

May prepare bid specifications requiring a specialized knowledge of trees, shrubs and other plants; inspects deliveries of such materials purchased to insure their quality.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods used in propagating, planting, cultivating, pruning and general care of plants, flowers, shrubs and lawns; thorough knowledge of the growth characteristics and basic care requirements of flowers, plants and shrubs; good knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices of grounds keeping and construction trades; good knowledge of the means used to combat insects, fungi and parasites; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of intermediate supervisors, skilled trades personnel, clerical personnel and laborers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to make accurate estimates of labor, time and materials and to keep accurate records; ability to make, interpret and work from technical sketches and plans; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of experience in grounds maintenance work, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Additional education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for the non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

R03/08/24

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive