Essential Supervisor Functions:
MUST BE BILINGUAL
Direct, manage, discipline, and train grounds workers
- Utilize computer software and CMMS system
- Good communication skills
- Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions
- Self-starting individual who follows directions, adheres to a work schedule, and can focus on details
- Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients and vendors.
- Development and implementation of cyclic work projects/tasks
- Maintain daily communication log
- Follow all local, state and federal regulatory rules, laws, best practices
- Perform and promote safety in all work practicesLeading a small crew of Groundskeepers that typically perform a variety of tasks which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler installation and repair.
Work will be performed in and around chemical odors/fumes
- Work will be performed in outside weather conditions throughout the year
- Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning)
- Walk up to 10 miles per day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often with equipment
- Bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day
- Spray various pesticides/herbicides
- Use hand tools
- High Noise levels (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, lawn mowers, weed wackers)Job Description: Work/Perform, Supervise, Direct, and Train in the following tasks and processes:
Safely loading and unloading equipment and supplies onto various vehicles.
- Securely store all equipment, vehicles, tractors and tools.
- Mow turf using various mowers, line trimming and edging equipment.
- Sweeping and blowing leaves and clippings.
- Prune shrubs and trees and clear debris, pull weeds.
- Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws, etc.
- Shovel snow and ice, remove snow and ice from driveways and parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, trimming, edging, prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using a variety hand and power tools.
- Seeding, including the preparation and application of erosion control blanket, application of fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, fungicide; aquatic applications, raking, watering of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, bulbs, seeds and sod; grooming; dividing plants.
- Mixing and spraying or spreading fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
- Provide proper upkeep of all hardscapes.
- Cultivating beds; mulch application; bed preparation using soil amendments; core aeration, pruning, planting, removal or replacement of shrubs, plants, and flowers; pruning of trees and replacement of trees.
- Perform Preventive Maintenance and repairs on grounds vehicles, and equipment.
- Wash and care for grounds equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Maintain and repair structures such as, but not limited to, fences, benches, and minor out buildings.
- Other duties as assigned
A list of current certifications is required.
- Education: High school degree preferred.
- Experience: 3 Years of automotive/small engine repair experience, landscaping, athletic field maintenance.
- Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers
- Must be able to meet and sustain a valid driver’s license and insurance
- Employment is contingent on successful / satisfactory completion of a background check.
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish beneficial.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Charter school
- Outdoor work
- Private school
- Public school
- Religious school
- School
Experience:
- custodial management: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elgin, IL 60120: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
