The Parks and Grounds Operations Manager will perform supervisory parks and grounds maintenance work. Plan, schedule, and direct maintenance/construction activities at all County grounds and parks. 

• Implements approved turf management and maintenance programs. 
• Inspects, maintains and ensures proper landscape management practices. 
• Maintains daily work schedules, maintains records, materials list and inventories. 
• Ensures the proper and safe operation and maintenance of all grounds-related equipment and vehicles. 
• Prepares time, payroll and leave reports. 
• Assists in planning and assessing future construction, renovation and maintenance projects. 
• Cooperates with other divisions in special events and projects. 
• Supervises staff.
• Approves for hire, trains, coordinates, evaluates and recommends for discipline assigned personnel in accordance with County personnel policies and procedures.
• Manages construction, renovation and maintenance of Board of Education and park athletic fields.
• Supervises Snow Removal Program.
• Participates in emergencies as assigned.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, turf grass science or closely related field of study.  Four (4) years of progressively responsible grounds maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B.

Maryland Pesticide Applicator’s Certification - Preferred.

Maryland Professional Fertilizer Applicators Certification.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Employees are subject to call back in emergencies.

Experience in managing cool and warm-season turf grass.

Experience in design and maintenance of landscape areas.

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS IS A CDL POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of methods and procedures used in parks and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of implements approved turf management and maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of implements approved horticulture management and maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of use and care of hand and power tools used in the work.
• Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision.
• Knowledge of proper handling and application of turf/horticultural chemicals.
• Knowledge of Construction Trades 
• Ability to plan and schedule grounds maintenance and construction activities effectively.
• Ability to understand turf grass and horticultural chemical practices and effectively directs the proper use of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers.
• Ability to carry out daily assignments, follows through on matters and uses independent judgement and training to take appropriate actions to deal with both standard recurring situations and new/unusual problems.
• Ability to perform and direct parks and grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to use the tools and equipment of work efficiently.
• Ability to train and supervise others in the work.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl, reach hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office, in shop or field settings and outside environment.

Department/Division: Recreation, Parks & Tourism/Parks & Grounds

Pay Grade: 116

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: No

Reports To: Assistant Chief of Parks & Grounds

Supervises: Park Maintenance Superintendent

May supervise Equipment Operators and Technicians when needed.