Assistant Superintendent - Landscape Maintenance

To participate in all work activities and perform a variety of technical tasks as directed by the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor. May lead assigned workers on special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• Work with employees in the assigned area, provide training in all areas of landscape maintenance.
• Participate in the operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Spray fertilizers and chemicals under the supervision of a certified applicator and help maintain records.
• Participate in annual overseeding of the ballfield, Beardsley Park and perform all functions associated with this function.
• Have the ability to operate all machinery, including heavy equipment. (Front-end loader, backhoe, trencher, and a variety of hand and power tools.)
• Have the ability to operate company vehicles including company trucks, utility carts, and E-Z-GO carts.
• Maintains consistent record of acceptable attendance and punctuality according to policy guidelines.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must maintain both a valid Arizona driver's license and clear driving record for insurance purposes.
• Possession or ability to obtain a Department of Agriculture Pest Control Applicator license is desirable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job assists the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor with supervisory needs in their absence and direction.

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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Sufficient Training and education to demonstrate possession of required knowledge, skills and qualifications are required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
  • Supplemented by course work or specialized training in landscape maintenance or a related field; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, including one year of supervisor or lead experience.
• Experience in pruning of trees and shrubs; application of fertilizers and pesticides; planting flower beds; water application; maintenance of equipment;
• Previous experience supervising and training employees
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish is given priority and is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local codes.

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. Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and indoor and outdoor settings with moderate to loud levels of noise.

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 sometimes over shoulders; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to perform heavy manual labor; operate motorized equipment and vehicles; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, twisting, balancing, leg/foot use (to use machine controls) or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work is expected to be performed from both indoors and outdoors. The work environment is potentially hazardous. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outdoor weather to include extreme heat.

Must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

*NOTICE*

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by their supervisor/manager.

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

All employment decisions, including promotions, transfers, and others, are based on meeting all requirements herein and on organizational need, the employee's being in good standing (including lack of disciplinary actions), meeting all applicable performance standards and other nondiscriminatory criteria. The methods of fulfilling requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. WE MAINTAIN AN "AT WILL" EMPLOYMENT.

Salary : $47,195