Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

40, Springfield TN

Description

Summary/Objective This position is responsible for the care, maintenance, safety and security of the employees and visitors while ensuring staff is maintaining the overall upkeep and appearance of the property. Essential Functions • Maintains a safe working environment by training the grounds crew the proper use of all equipment used and compliance with the appropriate regulations i.e. OSHA and EPA. • Assumes responsibility that the Family wishes, and Company policies, standards and procedures are following the physical components of the memorialization process, up to and including site preparation for the service. • Manages grounds crew, seeing to it that the crews adhere to the specific location dress code and/or not wearing unprofessional or inappropriate styles of dress or hair. • Documents employee performance, disciplinary issues and make recommendations to the local management team for action to be taken. • Completes and maintains appropriate inventory logs that include equipment, supplies, merchandise, safety equipment, and maintenance of equipment. • Accountable for overall care of the cemetery to include installing headstones, memorials or vaults and all aspects of grounds keeping i.e. chemicals. mulching, pruning. • Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies • Accountability for Others. • Communication Proficiency. • Teamwork Orientation. • Detail Orientation. • Time Management. Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure • High School Diploma or equivalent • Two (2) Years of related Supervisory experience preferred • Minimum of two (2) years backhoe experience or equivalent is preferred • Cemetery grounds experience or equivalent preferred • Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record. JOB DESCRIPTION Cemetery Superintendent/Supervisor Additional Eligibility Qualifications • Ability to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual is a plus. • Ability to supervise maintenance employees. • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. • Ability to multi-task with interruptions. • Excellent organization skills. • Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery including backhoe and other lawn equipment. Supervisory Responsibility This position has direct supervisory responsibilities. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an outdoor setting. • Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes. • Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, hand-held tools and equipment, including but not limited to shovels, picks, rakes, sledgehammers, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and sod cutters • Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 75 pounds and may be required to lift to 100 pounds. • This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling. • Overtime is sometimes necessary or required. Travel • This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. • Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.