What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACILITIES GROUNDS CREW LEADER position at Dorchester County?
The purpose of the class is to supervise a crew of groundskeepers in the maintenance of grounds and grounds construction activities and to perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
Supervises two or more full-time employees, or their equivalent, on a regular basis.
Plans, projects and schedules grounds crew activities over short and long-range periods and assigns priorities for their completion.
Reviews projects for structural and operational safety.
Monitors all activities with regard to progress and cost; advise supervisor of significant variations as required.
Repairs mechanical and electrical locks and locking systems.
Operates related light, medium and heavy equipment when needed.
Moves furniture as necessary.
May perform grounds maintenance, custodial and landscaping related duties.
Drives and inspects grounds on assigned areas.
Ensures the grounds are maintained and that the grass is kept to an appropriate level.
Maintains the outside lawn equipment to ensure it is ready to go when needed.
Reviews who takes off work or calls out of work; makes sure the payroll is turned in with correct information.
Makes recommendations regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
Provides instruction and leadership of maintenance workers and inmate workers as assigned; supervises the general maintenance and grounds as assigned.
Looks up information on parts needed to be ordered for repairs and passes information to appropriate party for ordering.
Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
Coordinates with supervisor and receives guidance as to desired standards or quality of service provided.
Ensures subordinates compliance with established safety guidelines.
Maintains accurate records on maintenance/repair work completed.
Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Four years of grounds maintenance related work experience which includes one year of lead experience; or Associate’s Degree in Horticulture or related field and two years of grounds maintenance related work experience which includes one year of lead experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources.
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.
E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
Salary : $48,199 - $53,019