Grounds Area Supervisor

Prince William County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 102,582,000 - 120,003,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a & 457 plans

Paid annual leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Health plans

Life insurance

EAP

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Government seeks a Maintenance and Operations Supervisor to lead a 7-day grounds maintenance program across parks and properties. You will supervise 8–13 staff, ensure safety, quality, and compliance, and manage field and office tasks with emphasis on training and morale.

The role requires scheduling, estimating, and overseeing turf, landscaping, irrigation, and athletic field care. A Driver's license, CDL, and pesticide/fertilizer credentials are preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience planning, scheduling, organizing and prioritizing work activities related to maintenance of athletic fields, park grounds and amenities.
• VA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License category 6 is preferred.
• Experience supervising staff and using industry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and complete all grounds maintenance services for parks and properties in assigned area.
• Supervise a crew of 8-13 staff for a 7-day operation, promoting positive work environment and high morale.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with agency, local, state, and federal policies.
• Perform field and office work, lead by example, and train/coach staff in maintenance tasks.
• Estimate materials/supplies, calibrate equipment, and apply products as needed.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

VA Class A CDL

Pesticide Applicator

Fertilizer Applicator

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Work Order software

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Payroll Time entry software

Virtual Meeting software (Teams, Webex, Zoom)

Job description

Are you the leader we are seeking? Prince William County, Virginia's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) invites you to step into a role that encompasses leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. As the supervisor of a team of dedicated professionals you'll uphold the highest standards, meticulously caring for parks, ballfields, historic sites, trails, and natural areas. Join our team of stewards in caring for our 5,000-acre park system and serving our community of over 486,000 residents.

About This Role

The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor is responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and completion of all grounds maintenance services for the parks and properties within their assigned area. Responsibilities include the supervision of a crew of 8-13 staff for a 7 day per week operation in a manner that promotes a positive work environment and fosters high morale. The M&O Supervisor is responsible for quality control and performance management, and for ensuring that their staff and grounds operations are compliant with agency, local, state, and federal policies/rules/regulations. The M&O Supervisor will operate independently under general guidelines, will lead by example, and will perform both field work and office work. The M&O Supervisor is responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring of staff for tasks and techniques employed in the maintenance and care of athletic fields, turf, landscaping, irrigation, park grounds and amenities, and applicable equipment. The M&O Supervisor will be responsible for measuring and calculating areas, volumes, and rates as necessary for estimating materials/supplies, calibrating equipment, and for making product applications.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of experience planning, scheduling, organizing and prioritizing work activities related to the maintenance and care of athletic fields, park grounds and amenities, turf and landscape; supervision and management of staff; use and care of industry applicable equipment and vehicles; providing customer service to stakeholders.

Preferences

• 4+ years of experience supervising or leading grounds maintenance operations
• VA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License category 6
• Experience directing or leading crews in turf maintenance operations and practices
• Experience directing or leading crews in the maintenance, preparation, and setup of athletic fields
• Experience directing or leading crews in landscape maintenance operations and practices
• Experience motivating, training, and leading grounds maintenance staff
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, resources, and deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using Work Order software
• Experience using MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience using Payroll Time entry software
• Experience using Virtual Meeting software (Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.)

Special Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and must meet PWC driving eligibility requirements
• VA Class A CDL
• VA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License categories 3A & 3B, 6
• VA Certified Fertilizer Applicator
• Must pass a Pre-employment physical examination, driving record check, and background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• May be required to respond to emergencies after normal working hours, as needed
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Schedule

This is a 7-day per week operation. The typical workday is 7.5 hours; generally Monday-Friday with some rotating weekend requirements. Schedule is generally 7am-3pm with slight variations for start and stop times. May include evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Starting Salary Range

$35.80-$41.88 Hourly

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

Note

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.