Operations Supervisor

Salary range: 97

Reports to: Manager of Maintenance, Operations and Construction

OVERVIEW

Under the direction of Manager-Maintenance Operations and Construction, plan, organize and supervise the training of grounds/landscaping personnel and activities at schools and District sites; supervise District and contracted security personnel and activities; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

QUALIFICATION

• Any combination equivalent to five years of increasingly responsible experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or related experience
• One year in a lead capacity and/or equivalent leadership experience

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Plan, organize and direct District and contracted security personnel and activities; develop plans and procedures related to security personnel
• Communicate with various departments in the development and implementation of new and existing programs
• Plan and implement preventive measures to prevent incidents
• Organize and supervise District grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of grounds and landscaped areas; plan, develop and implement landscaping and gardening projects; implement irrigation and mowing schedules; oversee the installation, maintenance and operation of irrigation systems; supervise the application of pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; assure employee understanding of established requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, schedule and conduct the employee training program for grounds, security and Spangenberg personnel.
• Supervise theater operations, activities and personnel as directed; coordinate the use of theater facilities by the District and community groups; organize and direct theater preparation, set-up, maintenance and cleaning functions as directed.
• Initiate and conduct complex investigations of incidents related to security, trespassers, facilities, personnel and other related issues; prepare related reports and files and assure accuracy of information reported.
• Coordinate and perform public playground inspection activities.
• Perform a variety of skilled maintenance and grounds activities as necessary.
• Communicate with District personnel, various outside agencies and the public to exchange information, coordinated activities and resolve issues and concerns.
• Initiate effective and timely responses to incidents; conduct investigations; implement preventive measure to prevent incidents; resolve emergency requests personally or by assignment.
• Assist in the development and preparation of the annual preliminary budget for assigned areas.
• Coordinate and supervise assigned capital improvement projects.
• On call for emergency situations including emergency response rotation.
• Review and evaluate Department inventory levels; order materials and supplies according to established procedures.
• Attend and participate in various meetings and committees as assigned.
• Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the management of organizational energy consumption
• Coordinate communications, resources and information to assure smooth, efficient and effective energy use and allocation
• Plan, organize and direct security personnel
• Assess training needs of personnel, plan and evaluate training programs for assigned personnel
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
• Initiate effective and timely responses to incidents
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Work independently with little direction
• Plan and organize work
• Prepare comprehensive reports
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Direct the maintenance of various records related to assigned activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A thorough knowledge of planning, organization and direction of operations and activities involved in the inspection, new construction, maintenance and repair of District buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment;
• Effective training and personnel practices;
• Requirements of maintaining facilities, grounds and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition;
• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance, construction, maintenance or repair activities including power-driven equipment. Drive a vehicle to conduct work;
• Planning, organization and management of District security personnel;
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to assigned activities;
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Work Year: 12 Months

Revision Date: 03/28/2017

Initial date: 09/20/2005

Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.