Grounds Supervisor – HigherEdJobs

Location: Fairfield, CA

Job Type:
Classified Management

Job Number: ALG-Grounds Supervisor-25

Department:
Facilities

Opening Date: 10/23/2025

Closing Date: 11/12/2025 11:59 PM
Pacific

Description

Note: A valid California Driver License and valid Qualified
Applicator Certificate issued by State is required.

Under the direction of the assigned manager, plan, coordinate, supervise
and participate in District grounds maintenance operations; inspect, review and evaluate the performance of grounds
personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the programs
  designed for the beautification, maintenance and cleanliness of District landscaped areas.
• Prepare and implement District grounds
  maintenance, mowing, planting, watering and fertilizing schedules.
• Inspect grounds for needed maintenance and safety hazards;
  arrange, schedule, supervise and perform mowing, fertilization, pruning, chemical application and control of pests and insects on a regular
  basis.
• Line, mow and maintain athletic fields for various sports in accordance with established schedules and time lines; confer
  with the Athletic Director concerning special needs and problems.
• Identify and resolve pest problems; supervise pesticide
  applications and assure compliance with State requirements and restrictions; provide training and current information to grounds personnel
  regarding pesticides.
• Coordinate and participate in set-up and recovery of scheduled events on campus; oversee office and furniture
  moves.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel in accordance with District guidelines and collective bargaining
  contract; assign and review the quality and quantity of work performed.
• Assist in the selection of grounds personnel; train, assign,
  discipline, supervise ground personnel and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
• Design, install, repair and maintain
  irrigation systems utilizing appropriate water conservation techniques.
• Operate and demonstrate the use of a variety of grounds
  equipment and tools including mowers, tractor, backhoe, trencher, edgers, pesticide applicators, forklift, rototiller and
  others.
• Maintain a variety of records related to pesticide use, irrigation, work schedules and tool inventory.
• Purchase and
  maintain an inventory of supplies, materials and equipment used in the grounds maintenance function.
• Design and install landscaping
  for new and remodeled facilities.
• Test new products and recommend appropriate action concerning findings.
• Assure proper
  operation and repair of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Perform related duties as
  assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

A valid
California Driver License and valid Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by State is required.

Understanding of,
sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background, and sexual
orientation of community college students.
And
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school,
Or
Courses or
training in landscape design, horticulture, gardening or closely related field.
And
Four years of experience in gardening and grounds
maintenance work including experience in the operation and service of large power mowers, tractors and landscape equipment.
And
At
least one year of supervisory experience.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Physical and Environmental Factors: May perform hard labor
in temperatures above 90 degrees and in direct sunlight; work in or around major amounts of dust; frequent exposure to allergens; regularly
work with or around hazardous materials (may include pesticides, degreasing cleaners, etc.); lift heavy objects with and without assistance
(objects are sometimes elevated from floor level to above shoulders); frequently reach, bend, throw; climb, and maneuver in performing daily
duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
OF:

• Practices that lead to increased understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse cultural groups, women, and
  the disabled.
• Techniques, supplies, tools and equipment used in cultivating, spraying, pruning and maintaining lawns, athletic
  fields, shrubs, trees, ornamental shrubs and plants.
• Pests and diseases and appropriate methods and materials used in control and
  eradication.
• Methods of preparing soil for planting, including soil types and appropriate fertilizers.
• Use of herbicides,
  insecticides, fungicide and procedures for application including required safety precautions.
• Principles and practices of
  supervision and training.
• Operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Design, installation and maintenance of irrigation
  systems.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Interpersonal skills using tact,
  patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the grounds maintenance
  program.
• Design and interpret landscaping plans and sketches.
• Estimate time and materials needed to complete
  work.
• Plan, organize and schedule grounds activities including fertilizing, pruning, irrigation, mowing, pest control and
  tree-trimming.
• Operate power equipment such as large and small mowers, tractors, graders and others.
• Add, subtract,
  multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with
  little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and
  time lines.
• Plan and organize work.
• Train and supervise personnel.
• Maintain records and prepare
  reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Physical and
Environmental Factors: May perform hard labor in temperatures above 90 degrees and in direct sunlight; work in or around major amounts of
dust; frequent exposure to allergens; regularly work with or around hazardous materials (may include pesticides, degreasing cleaners, etc.);
lift heavy objects with and without assistance (objects are sometimes elevated from floor level to above shoulders); frequently reach, bend,
throw; climb, and maneuver in performing daily duties.