Groundskeeping Supervisor

The Glen Retirement System is seeking an experienced Groundskeeping Supervisor to maintain the overall appearance of our exterior property. This includes daily, weekly, and annual upkeep. The successful candidate will oversee the groundskeepers and contract grounds vendors to ensure the property looks its best.

• Maintain the exterior property, including daily, weekly, and annual upkeep
• Supervise groundskeepers and contract grounds vendors
• Coordinate with the Director of Facilities to ensure all checklist items and special projects are complete
• Establish clear lines of authority and create a positive atmosphere for communication
• Monitor grounds and water features to be debris-free at all times
• Sweep patios and porches to keep free of debris, cobwebs, and reposition outdoor furniture on a daily basis
• Monitor irrigation system throughout the campus to check for malfunction
• Make minor repairs and adjustments as needed
• Inform the Director of the need for service
• Supplement all areas with hose watering as needed
• Monitor landscaped areas and advise the Director of irregularities
• Check trees and shrubs regularly for disease and damage
• Notify the Director of damage
• Prune, spray, and fertilize smaller patio/entry trees/shrubs on a regular basis
• Responsible for maintaining potted plants at entry ways
• Empty outside dog waste cans
• Monitor parking lots, walkways, and driveways to ensure they are free of debris on a regular basis
• Inspect fence lines on a regular basis
• Power wash high-traffic areas on a regular basis
• Clean and treat outdoor furniture annually
• Maintain sidewalks during inclement weather
• Assist with outdoor holiday decorations
• Assist the Director with other outdoor projects as assigned
• Will schedule work so that all high-profile areas are attended to according to procedure
• Works cooperatively with Contract Grounds Service
• Maintains equipment in good working order through preventive maintenance and repairs
• Maintains appropriate amounts of gardening supplies and equipment
• Maintains grounds storage/utility areas in neat, orderly condition

• Must be a people-oriented individual with good communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Well-organized and self-motivated
• General gardening and grounds knowledge
• Prior grounds experience preferred
• Hand, eye coordination, and dexterity to perform functions with various tools and equipment
• Ability to understand desired results and work without supervision
• Working knowledge of safe use of common gardening tools and equipment
• Valid state driver's license

• Must be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 90 pounds
• Extensive walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, reaching
• Tolerant of extreme temperatures
• Tolerant of pollen, mold, etc. expected to be encountered in yard work
• Outside work with exposure to extended periods of sun, wind, rain, humidity
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans

• Competitive pay-rates
• Group medical, dental, and vision plans
• Supplemental Insurance available during open enrollment once a year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays on hire
• 403(b) Retirement Plan