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Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and leading a dedicated team? We are seeking a skilled and experienced Grounds Supervisor to join our team and oversee the maintenance and upkeep of our grounds. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong leadership skills, and a background in grounds maintenance, we want to hear from you.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Grounds Supervisor is a working supervisor who plans, directs, and monitors the grounds maintenance of Marion County leased and owned buildings; ensures properties are safe, attractive, and well-kept; trains groundskeeping crew on the proper use of chemicals, equipment, and duties; assists the Facilities Program Manager with grounds related administrative and management functions and adheres to policies, practices, procedures.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under general supervision of the Facilities Program Manager, or designee, who outlines operating policies and reviews work for conformance to standards through direct observation and regular meetings. The employee develops procedures for performing their assigned tasks and duties and performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provide general supervision to groundskeeping crew; ensure employees are trained and follow policies and procedures; assign duties to an employee according to specific protocols and procedures, check and evaluate work frequently; specific instructions are given for new, difficult, or unusual assignments. The employee uses initiative to conduct recurring assignments. The supervisor ensures work is technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures. A supervisor has authority and exercises independent judgment; recommends and participates in the employee action processes: hire, promote, discipline, and grievances.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.