Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Job Amentum

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Job Responsibilities

The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all landscaping and grounds maintenance activities, ensuring high-quality standards and safe operational practices. This role requires strong leadership, expertise in landscape design and management, and a comprehensive understanding of safety procedures. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership and Coordination:

• Managing and supervising grounds maintenance staff to ensure all landscaping tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
• Planning and coordinating landscaping assignments, prioritizing tasks to align with overall program goals and timelines.
• Ensuring team compliance with all operational safety standards and providing guidance on safe landscaping practices.

Landscape Management:

• Designing, improving, and maintaining landscaped areas to achieve visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces.
• Overseeing the installation, pruning, mowing, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control activities required for maintaining healthy and attractive landscapes.
• Inspecting and monitoring grounds to ensure proper maintenance and identifying areas for improvement or repair.

Safety Compliance:

• Promoting and enforcing safety protocols to address all potential hazards associated with grounds maintenance operations, in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensuring team members are trained in and following best practices for the safe use of landscaping tools, equipment, chemicals, and machinery.

Resource Management:

• Managing materials, equipment, and tools required for grounds maintenance tasks, ensuring proper storage, usage, and inventory control.
• Coordinating procurement of landscaping supplies and overseeing the maintenance and servicing of groundskeeping equipment.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Preparing and submitting reports on landscaping activities, resource expenditures, and maintenance schedules.
• Documenting safety inspections, team training sessions, and incidents, as required.

Minimum Requirements

• At least five (5) years of experience in landscape design and management, overseeing grounds maintenance for large-scale facilities or sites.
• Strong understanding of landscaping techniques, including plant care, irrigation systems, and pest management.
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and precautions related to grounds maintenance operations and equipment usage.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills to effectively manage a team and coordinate multiple landscaping tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify and address issues proactively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide instruction, prepare reports, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Certification or training related to landscaping, horticulture, or grounds management.
• Familiarity with military or government landscaping standards and practices.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Experience using and maintaining landscaping machinery and equipment, including mowers, trimmers, sprayers, and irrigation systems.

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