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Salary: $62,550 (Actual Salary will be based on skills, competencies, and like experience. See attached Manager/Technical Salary Schedule for full range of pay.)

Job Summary:
The Grounds Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all activities of the Grounds Department. This position provides direction to grounds specialists reporting to them and is responsible for beginning to end completion of landscaping projects and maintenance while also overseeing related work as directed. Responsible for turf, irrigation systems, landscaping, fencing, playgrounds, athletic fields, and pavement. Responsible for the playground safety inspection program, mowing and snow plowing operations district-wide.

Essential Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes and coordinates project specifications required per job site; supervises and delegates tasks including work orders to personnel under charge.
• Receives and critically reviews facilities and property maintenance and repair work orders, preliminary plans, and proposals to determine feasibility/advisability.
• Discusses property maintenance and repair projects with requesting schools, private contractors (when applicable), and district supervisory and managerial officials. Interacts with private consultants and contractors, as needed and inspects and monitors contractual work for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Continually prioritizes work schedule and shifts assets and equipment to meet the demands of unexpected situations.
• Inspects status/progress of on-going projects or any relevant special concerns. Processes paper work and writes reports as needed.
• Establishes a functional mowing schedule, both natural and turf, which works effectively with stripping, aeration, fertilization, and athletic schedules. Ensures adherence to prescribed pesticide and herbicide application schedules and established district policies
• Monitors vehicles and equipment to ensure that the proper maintenance and /or repairs are reported and then corrected.
• Provides training for the safe operation of vehicles and /or equipment including training to employees on how to operate snow removal equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Coordinates and assigns the sweeping, striping, seal coat, overlay, and crack repair of the asphalt parking lots. Coordinates the repair and /or replacement of concrete sidewalks, curbing, and drain pans.
• Prioritizes, coordinates, and supervises a variety of schedules involving grounds maintenance (e.g., field marking, fertilization, aeration, top dressing, overseeding and sports schedules).
• Assigns inspections and maintenance on playgrounds structures and surface material to remain in compliance with state and local code application.
• Performs weather related maintenance on District property to provide safe access to school property during inclement weather. (Snow removal, site reports, sanding or chemical melt application and sweeping)
• Monitors school sites to determine when the snow removal process needs to take place and communicates the start times and priorities of snow removal with the crew.
• Assists with hands on work in turf management, irrigation systems, landscaping, fencing, playgrounds, athletic fields, snow removal and pavement construction.
• Performs annual evaluations on all grounds specialists.
• Responds to after hour emergencies and remedies the situation/concern.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills.
• Ability to perform, track, and provide the current status of multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in hiring, supervising and remediation of employees.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and practices used in the maintenance of grounds including irrigation systems, turf, landscaping, and playground equipment.
• Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, welding equipment, and various other types of equipment.
• Ability to operate skid loaders, commercial lawn mowers, forklifts, and tractors preferred at hire.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to work from blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to operate computer hardware and software required at hire.
• Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education, Superintendent, building, and department policies and procedures.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• High school diploma plus specialized courses in irrigation systems and turf and landscaping maintenance.
• Five years’ experience operating heavy equipment, herbicide application, general construction, irrigation installation and repair, and turf management.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and ability to fulfill the physical and dexterity requirement of the work.
• Back Flow Protection Assembly Tester Certification required within three months of employment.
• Playground Certified Inspector Certification required within three months of employment.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Application Procedure:
Click on the red “Apply” button to complete an online application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.
FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,550.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (Required)

Work Location: In person