PAY GRADE: 421
CLASS TITLE:LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDSKEEPING SUPERINTENDENT - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work planning, organizing, and directing the landscape and groundskeeping activities for the Department of Management Services. The employee(s) in position(s) allocated to this class exercise(s) independent judgment in formulating or assisting in the formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact in personnel administration and/or preparation and administration of budgets.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates all landscape and grounds maintenance work.
- Directs all nursery projects such as growing and distributing landscape plants, flowers, and sod.
- Develops comprehensive short-range and long-range plans for landscaping and other groundskeeping activities.
- Requisitions all related supplies and equipment.
- Presents speeches concerning landscape design to local and out-of-town groups; attends trade shows and conferences.
- Prepares and submits a monthly report of departmental activities.
- Prepares the departmental operating budget.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of groundskeeping, landscaping or horticultural techniques.
- Ability to supervise people.
- Ability to prioritize work load.
- Ability to develop various reports.
- Ability to manage a groundskeeping and landscape program.
- Ability to assess budgetary needs and prepare budgets.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct landscape and grounds keeping maintenance work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
06/17/1992
06/07/1990
01/01/1987