GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Bella Vista Property Owners Association; Municipio de Bella Vista; On-site; ARS 83,301,000 - 113,592,000; Full time

Job summary

Bella Vista Property Owners Association in Corrientes is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Superintendent to plan, direct, and coordinate all grounds maintenance across POA facilities. The role requires independent judgment and reports to the Director of Agronomy and Lakes Ecology.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, scheduling work, developing long-range landscaping plans, coordinating with other departments, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality of grounds.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellence in customer service.
• Four-year college or university program certificate in horticulture, agronomy, or related plant science; or two to four years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs all grounds maintenance work including scheduling and reviews in process and all landscaping features of POA facilities.
• Develops long-range landscaping plans to maintain aesthetic quality of the grounds surrounding all POA facilities.
• Coordinates and controls all operations involved in the preservation and care of the POA grounds.
• Trains staff in proper planting and care of trees, turf, flowers, shrubs, and other plants.
• Prepares departmental budget and recommends capital expenditures.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Horticulture/Agronomy certificate or degree

Job description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Superintendent

Department: Grounds Maintenance in the Golf Maintenance Division

Reports to: Director of Agronomy and Lakes Ecology

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Rating: High

Prepared Date: 11-30-2012 (Revised 10/12/2026)

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

This position supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting behaviors such as professionalism, collaboration, innovation, respect for others, accountability, ownership, excellent customer service and commitment to our community.

Position Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Superintendent plans, directs, and coordinates grounds maintenance includes landscaping and general grounds maintenance of all POA facilities. Will require independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters without direct supervision. Will work under the direct supervision of Director of Agronomy and Lakes Ecology.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provides support for the department. In addition to other duties as assigned, will generally have work reviewed for adherence to departmental policies. Supervises employees engaged in grounds maintenance activities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative Only)

• Plans, organizes and directs all work including scheduling, reviews in process and all landscaping features of POA facilities.
• Develops long range plans which will ensure the aesthetic qualities of the grounds surrounding all POA facilities.
• Analyzes and recommends changes for methods, equipment, and plantings.
• Coordinates grounds work with all other POA departments.
• Coordinates and controls all operations involved in the preservation and care of the POA grounds.
• Trains subordinates in the correct methods to plant and care for trees, turf, flowers, shrubs and other plants.
• Assists in the development and implementation of maintenance programs for all equipment used and maintained by grounds employees.
• Schedules the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals as required to maintain grounds.
• Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates work performed by outside contractors.
• Enforces all aspects of an effective job safety program.
• Attends divisional, departmental, and other meetings as required.
• Requisitions all inspection of final results.
• Supervises the planning and construction of materials and supplies.
• Prepares departmental budget and recommends capital expenditures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the grounds maintenance and landscape maintenance. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Work requires continual attention to details. Must exhibit excellence in Customer Service with all customers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Must have four year college or university program certificate in horticulture, agronomy, or other plant science related field; or two to four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Ability to obtain and/or maintain a valid Driver’s License, Pesticide License, Nursery Dealer License, Micro-Tree Injection Certificate (fertilizers, insecticides).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Periods of sitting at a desk and working on the computer with the ability to stand up and move around.

Periods of driving around in a vehicle supervising employees and ensuring quality control over designated areas of responsibility.

The employee must be able to lift or move items up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position’s environment is both in an office setting while also consistently making site visits and monitoring work across the many areas of responsibility.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. Within this position, may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization's services (may include: visitors, employees, or others).

Bella Vista POA is an E.O.E.