Manager (Maintenance & Turf Management)

Job Overview

This position is responsible for providing various day to day operational & administrative managerial duties as it relates to a particular county function/ section/department.

Salary

$63,065-110,406

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Horticulture, Turf Management, or Environmental Science, complemented by substantial experience in managing maintenance crews. This individual has a proven track record of effectively leading teams, ensuring high-quality work standards, and fostering a collaborative work environment. With hands-on experience in turf management, they possess  knowledge of various turf care practices, including fertilization, pest control, irrigation, and mowing techniques. Their strong leadership and communication skills enable them to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders, while their problem-solving abilities allow them to assess turf conditions and implement necessary improvements. Passionate about maintaining green spaces, this candidate is dedicated to excellence and thrives in outdoor work environments.

Core Competencies

•   Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Tier 1

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of a medium sized unit/section, and coordinates and administers assigned programs and resources.
• Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and meet goals.
• Supervises and provides guidance and training to assigned administrative, clerical, technical and/or maintenance staff; assigns, monitors and reviews work; evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as needed, including termination.
• Reviews and acts on administrative and operational problems.
• Develops work standards and guidelines for assigned unit/section; implements goals, objectives, policies and procedures for assigned unit/section.
• Clarifies and resolves day-to-day issues regarding organizational policies, practices, programs and projects.
• Assesses staffing needs and identifies shortfalls; interviews, recruits and hires new staff.
• Monitors status of allocated funds and controls expenses.
• Coordinates with other units/sections within own organization and external agencies/departments to ensure efficient flow of communications and services.
• May represents the agency/department/division at meetings, functions, and events.  
• Performs other related duties as required.

 

Job Specifications

• Specialized technical knowledge of a specific operational area, and the ability to perform and/or supervise specialized work in that area.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to assigned functional area.
• Skill in the application of supervisory techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside own organization.
• Ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to initiate and sustain action to accomplish goals of the functional area. 
• Ability to remain calm and provide guidance to subordinate staff in crisis situations.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products an