Grounds and Facilities Supervisor

City of Grand Ledge; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Ledge seeks a Grounds and Facilities Supervisor to oversee maintenance of parks and facilities and coordinate public works activities. You will lead a team, plan projects, and report on division operations.

Ideal candidates have five years of progressively responsible public works experience including supervisory duties, and are prepared to pursue required Michigan certifications within one year. A high school diploma is required; college degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in public works functions, grounds and facility maintenance, including supervisory experience.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in dealing with the public, elected officials, community leaders, and other professionals.
• Knowledge of the machines, equipment, materials, safety precautions, and operating practices of modern public works and related equipment.
• Within one year, obtain State of Michigan Playground Safety Inspector Certificate.
• A valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Within one year, obtain Michigan Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brake endorsement.
• Within one year, obtain the State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (Categories 5, 3A, 3B, 6, 7F) as listed.
• Within one year, obtain State of Michigan Assistant Airport Manager Certification.
• Plan, supervise, evaluate, inspect the work of others; discipline assigned personnel.
• Work effectively as part of a team and individually.
• Maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports on division operations.
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other government agencies, and the public.
• Communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and maps of public works systems.
• Critically assess situations and solve problems; work under stress and deadlines; adjust to changing priorities.
• Perform a broad range of maintenance and repair functions.
• Educational requirement: high school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

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Qualifications

• Experience requirements include five years of progressively responsible experience in public works functions, grounds and facility maintenance, landscaping, including supervisory experience.


• Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in dealing with the public, elected officials, community leaders, and other professionals.


• Knowledge of the machines, equipment, materials, safety precautions, and operating practices of modern public works and related equipment.


• Ability to obtain a State of Michigan Playground Safety Inspector Certificate required within one year of employment.


• A valid Michigan driver’s license.


• Ability to obtain a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brake endorsement required within one year of employment.


• Ability to obtain a State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Category 5 (Aquatic Pest Management), Category 3A (Turfgrass Pest Management), Category 3B (Ornamental Pest Management), Category 6 (Right-of-Way), and Category 7F (Mosquito Control), required within one year of employment.


• Ability to obtain a State of Michigan Assistant Airport Manager Certification within one year of employment.


• Ability to plan, supervise, evaluate, and inspect the work of others; ability to effectively discipline assigned personnel.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually.


• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports on the operations of the division.


• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other governmental agencies, and the public.


• Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in writing.


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and maps of public works systems.


• Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems, and to work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and with changes in work priorities.


• Ability to perform a broad range of maintenance and repair functions.


• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Salary Grade 6 $63,180 to $79,764 Annually, DOQ

Attached Files Employment Application 03-08-2017
Grounds and Facilities Supervisor - 2026 (PDF)