Grounds Supervisor I

Agency

Gov Morehead Sch for the Blind

Division

Gov Morehead Sch for the Blind

Job Classification Title

Grounds Supervisor I (S)

Position Number

60038385

Grade

NC05

About Us

Governor Morehead School (GMS) is the flagship school in North Carolina that serves the special needs of visually impaired students, in a unique residential setting. Apart from its flagship status as the only residential school in the state for visually impaired students, GMS is renowned for its excellent program in Orientation and Mobility as well as its Braille Music program.

Description of Work

Supervise the activities of assigned staff while participating in the maintenance of the Governor Morehead School campuses, including solid waste removal and recycling programs. Also, subject to 24 hour emergency call. This position is an essential position, and may be required to work during periods of adverse weather, or other emergency conditions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

85%* - Operations Coordination/Project Management

Provide supervision and coordination while assisting in daily work assignments for staff completing general landscape maintenance of the Governor Morehead campuses. Such as grass cutting, fertilizing, seeding, edging, tree care, plant care and turf management. Supervise the inspection and assignment of equipment to be used by assigned staff. Ensure safe work procedures, proper equipment operation and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Supervise and assist in the planting of trees, plants and sod for replacement and expansion of general landscaping as well as erosion control. Conduct sanitation service routs as scheduled and assigned. Supervise and assist assigned staff in general maintenance of streets and parking lots, including repairs. Provide inclement weather service for streets, sidewalks, steps, handicap ramps and parking lots – including snow and ice removal, deicing agent application, sand/salt distribution, etc. Provide labor for layout grading and backfill of sidewalks; curb and gutter repair; pavement repair; water and sewer repair; heavy equipment operation. Make daily time reports, schedule leave and evaluate employees’ work performances. Assist other trade shops in construction projects, as needed. Perform other maintenance related duties as designated by supervisor.


15%* - Personnel Management

Develop work plans and evaluate assigned staff. Review, interview and select applicants for vacant positions for assigned division. Arrange and schedule staff training, including workshops, seminars and any in-house classes. Counsel, coach and discipline staff as deemed necessary. This position manages seven positions; Maintenance Mechanic I, Machine Operator III, Machine Operator II, Grounds Workers (3) and a General Utility Worker.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in grounds upkeep; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Nicole Rachel Clark

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]