What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDS/CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR position at Rowland Unified?
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, schedules, assigns and supervises the work of a crew assigned to perform grounds construction and grounds maintenance work; estimates the cost of labor and material for construction projects; may personally performs skilled work in block wall construction, cement pouring and finishing, roofing removal and installation; operates power and motorized equipment including backhoe, skiploader tractor, cement mixer and concrete finishing tools and equipment; meets and confers with outside vendors and contractors; coordinates schedules and projects with site administrators; and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The primary duties of a position in this class are to assign, direct and supervise personnel performing skilled grounds construction work and grounds maintenance work. As a working supervisor, the incumbent personally performs grounds construction duties at a skilled level. The incumbent meets and confers with the Director of Facilities to resolve conflicts in work priorities, complaints and personnel problems. Since multiple projects are in progress at various locations throughout the District, the incumbent must regularly check work in progress and be able to work with minimal supervision exercising initiative and keeping the Director apprised of the status of projects. While the incumbent works within established procedures, judgment is exercised on a daily basis in handling situations and determining work priorities. Consequence of error in this class is high. Errors in estimating projects may impact the Department's budget. Failure to train employees on safe working procedures and to regularly monitor their performance may result in injury to employees, students, the public and/or damage to expensive equipment. Failure to complete projects on a timely basis may impact the educational program.
The class Grounds/Construction Supervisor is distinguished from the class of Grounds/ Construction Worker in that while the latter performs semi-skilled construction duties, they do not have formal supervisory responsibilities for the construction and grounds crew.
Confidential/Supervisory Salary Schedule: Range 25.5 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Confidential/Supervisory Salary Schedule: Range 25.5 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Assigns, directs and supervises grounds personnel assigned to perform grounds construction and maintenance work; E
• Reviews work orders and establishes priorities considering safety issues; estimates labor and size of crew needed; E
• Plans and organizes work and prepares daily work schedules for various crews (e.g. construction, mowing, sweeping and spray rig); coordinates watering schedules; E
• Monitors, supervises, inspects, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel; E
• Trains employees in proper work procedures and the operation of equipment; E
• Prepares written performance evaluations and disciplines and counsels employees; E
• Confers with supervisor regarding personnel problems, need for overtime, work schedules and accidents; E
• Meets with school principals and other district personnel to clarify work orders, schedule/coordinate projects; E
• Estimates the cost of projects, including labor and material and calculates costs upon completion; E
• Orders a variety of grounds maintenance and construction equipment and material (e.g., cement, block, gravel, chain link fencing); E
• Conducts site and safety inspections and meetings; E
• Establishes, implements and ensures adherence to work safety policies and procedures; ensures health and
safety precautions are observed and hazards eliminated; E
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports; E
• Meets with outside vendors/contractors to review status of projects and ensure conformance with blueprints and specifications; E
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine appropriate locations, foundation measurements and material specifications; E
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance program for assigned areas of responsibility; E
• Prepares grounds for pouring of concrete and mixes by reading transit level to ensure proper drainage and elevation; ensures proper grading; calculates amount of concrete to be ordered; schedules and coordinates concrete pours; and finishes concrete;
• Digs trenches, pours foundation and lays block for block walls, retaining walls, ball walls, and trash enclosures;
• Repairs and installs fences and gates;
• Remove, repair, and replace asphalt driveways and sidewalks;
• Assists in patching roofs, removing roofs and applying roofing material;
• Assists in grading, grounds work, and landscape improvements;
• Operates a variety of grounds construction equipment including backhoe, skip loader and tractor. E
• Assist in the supervision of other Building Services staff as needed;
• Performs other related duties and may assist other trades as required.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required.
EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to three years of full-time experience in grounds construction and maintenance work including fence and block wall construction, cement pouring and finishing, is required. Supervisory experience and roofing removal and installation experience is desirable.
LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- A valid, class C, California Driver License;
- Completion of the Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM) training within the probationary period.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand, walk, lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands; reach overhead; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; operate a vehicle; use a computer, telephone, and radio.
ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification drive a District vehicle to multiple locations to work both inside and outside in changing temperatures, poorly ventilated areas, inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, hands in water, in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.