Grounds & Facilities Operations Manager

City of Grand Ledge; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Ledge is seeking a skilled Public Works supervisor to assist in planning and managing grounds and facilities operations. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and implement policies to ensure efficient division performance.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, coordinating maintenance and projects, and coordinating with multiple supervisors. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills are essential.

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; a college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates all aspects of grounds and facilities operations, including personnel management, budgeting, general administration, and capital needs assessment.
• Develops annual budget requests covering operations and monitors budget expenditures.
• Directs the daily activities of part-time, seasonal staff, or other Public Services personnel by preparing schedules, assigning and supervising work, monitoring performance, and determining priorities.
• Oversees routine maintenance and projects for City grounds and facilities, which may include City Hall, parks, playgrounds, docks, and public spaces.
• Assesses the need for private contracting and provides project oversight and quality control.
• Represents the Public Services Department at meetings and prepares reports.
• Operates equipment in support of projects and performs snow removal as assigned.
• Maintains records and prepares comprehensive reports on division operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Planning and coordination

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

City of Grand Ledge is seeking a skilled Public Works supervisor to assist in planning and managing grounds and facilities operations. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and implement policies to ensure efficient division performance.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, coordinating maintenance and projects, and coordinating with multiple supervisors. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills are essential.