Supervisor – Grounds Operations

School District No. 57 (Prince George)

Position: Supervisor – Grounds Operations (Exempt Full Time Continuing Position)

Department: Facility Services Department

Salary Range: $85,260 - $106,575

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Facility Services, this position is responsible for the supervision and management of employees engaged in specific job positions such as gardeners, grounds persons, equipment operators, summer students and millwright/mechanic. The Supervisor of Grounds and Fleet Vehicles/Equipment takes a leadership role in managing ongoing maintenance, new installations and upgrades to deliver safe and well maintained school grounds for students, staff, tenants and the public.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervision of staff, direct work, establish priorities, and coordinates the day to day operations
• Liaise with school administration to address concerns and to maintain safe and reliable facilities
• Assist with the preparation of plans, specifications and other bid documents for minor construction projects
• In consultation with the Director of Facility Services – ensures relevant regulatory requirements are met
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and compliant applicable regulation and policies
• Monitors operating budgets and provides input and assistance in the planning and budgeting processes
• Reviews and analyzes equipment, fleet and other mobile equipment and prepares replacement plans
• Tracks, analyzes and provides input to improve key maintenance parameters such as work requests, time to complete, operating costs, purchasing processes and maintenance costs
• Coordinates and directs external service providers and consultants for a variety of disciplines
• Assists in the recruitment, performance evaluation and development of staff
• May act as a representative on the Labour Management Committee or other committees as assigned
• Flexibility to respond to after-hours emergent situations and attend to situations as required
• Occasionally works outside of traditional office hours to supervise employees and contract service providers
• Reviews employee attendance and performance and, where necessary, takes positive action for improvement
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment and practices relevant to facility operations and construction
• Thorough knowledge of turfgrass, irrigation, parking lots, playgrounds, snow and ice management, and fleet vehicles and grounds equipment
• Strong skills in the use of computer software including MS Word, MS Excel, maintenance management and building automation systems
• Demonstrated experience in hiring, evaluating and directing employees in a unionized environment
• Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, organize and manage workloads and projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Proven ability to make decisions in crisis situations using critical thinking skills and analytical problem solving
• Ability travel within the school district outlying facility locations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships and to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers, and partner groups at all levels
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 High School Diploma
• Certificate or Diploma in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture or valid BC certification in a relevant trade or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment, including supervising as it relates to grounds operations and construction
• Hold and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Review
• Successful completion of an annual Professional Growth Plan will be part of the expectations for this role
  
  

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday Work Hours
• Four Weeks Paid Vacation
• Relocation Allowance
• Competitive benefits package, including dental care, vision care, life insurance, and an employee assistance program
• Municipal Pension Plan

Any questions regarding this position can be emailed to bapolczer@sd57.bc.ca

How To Apply

If you require any assistance with your application, please contact our Human Resources Assistants, at 250-561-6800 or hiring@sd57.bc.ca.

Please note: All applications with relevant documentation must be made through for consideration for the position.

About School District No. 57

School District No.57 resides on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nations, McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Simpcw First Nations.

Geographically we expand from Mackenzie, through Prince George, to McBride and Valemount. We serve 41 schools: 32 Elementary schools, 8 Secondary schools and 1 District Learning Support center for alternative and alternate learning opportunities.

We provide educational programs for approximately 15,000 students inclusive of early learning, after school art and sports programing, trades programs, and dual credit programs with our local post-secondary schools.

We support Lheidli T’enneh students, McLeod Lake students and Takla students living on reserve through our Local Education Agreements. With each Nation we co-construct the educational services provided to the students while attending a school within our school district.

LIFE IN THE CENTRAL INTERIOR OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city of over 77,000 residents, situated at the crossroads of Hwy. 97 (north-south) and Hwy. 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a major City of the Pacific Rim, Prince George is firmly tied to the global market. The area offers a lifestyle that is definitely worth boasting about. Residents enjoy affordable housing, incomes above provincial averages, an extensive range of quality services, and cultural and sports events. Recreational opportunities are second to none and range from golfing, skiing, fishing and hunting to an endless list of team sports.