Main Plant Lawn Care Supervisor

YOUNGSTOWN AREA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Comprehensive Job Description

Job Title: Lawn Care Supervisor

Report To: External Contracts Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a LAWN CARE SUPERVISOR to join Youngstown Area Goodwill’s growing lawn services division! This is a supervisory position that requires strong interpersonal and management skills and the ability to multitask. This seasonal position will be responsible for managing and completing a variety of landscaping and LAWN CARE duties to maintain the properties of our clients. This position will primarily cut grass using both zero-turn riding and push mowers, but will also be responsible for edging, pruning, mulching and trimming. This position will also be responsible for driving the crew truck and trailer to and from jobsites.

This position must also:

• Manage a team of employees.
• Work with manager to schedule jobs and employees.
• Mow grass using both riding (zero-turn) and push mowers.
• Trim hedges and trees.
• Be experienced in operating lawn maintenance equipment.
• Properly store and handle all equipment, tools and supplies.
• Rake and remove leaves and debris.
• Complete log sheets, time cards and proper documentation and ensure all paperwork is accurately completed and submitted on time.
• Engage with clients in a professional manner.[i]
• Inspect all equipment on a daily basis and properly report any concerns.
• Take equipment for repairs or scheduled service.
• Follow and enforce safe work practices, safety guidelines and regulations.
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed.

Although this is a seasonal position, it could lead to other year-round opportunities within the organization based on business need and if the candidate is interested and qualified. Prior to the start of the LAWN CARE season, interim employment opportunities may be available immediately.

As a seasonal role, the position does offer certain benefits, including paid-time-off of 40 hours, medical, dental, and vision at 30 days, and holiday after 90 days for full-time seasonal period.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/LICENSE REQUIRED

This is a hands-on position that requires attention to safety and detail. The LAWN CARE SUPERVISOR will be part of a team, which requires skills in leadership, teamwork and time management. Other requirements include:

• Valid Driver’s License required
• MVR Assessment
• High school diploma required
• Previous relevant experience required
• Previous management experience preferred
• Ability to drive pickup truck and lawn trailer; CDL not required
• Must be at least 21 years of age

HOURS WORKED

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-time/Part-Time

NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED

Monday through Friday as scheduled. Occasional weekend days possible, dependent on department needs.

OVERTIME HOURS

Generally, overtime hours are not scheduled; however, overtime may be required based on the needs of the company.

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:

Non-Exempt

CATEGORY:

Business Services

STANDING Occasionally (1-33%)

Surface: Grass, mulch, rocks, cement, etc.

Activity: All aspects of job

WALKINGContinuously (67-100%)

Surface: Grass, mulch, rocks, cement, etc.

Activity: All aspects of job

SITTINGFrequently (50%)

Activity: Riding mower

CLIMBING Occasionally (1-33%)

BENDING Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: Lawn care duties, briefly

STOOPING/KNEELING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: Lawn care duties, briefly

REACHING OVERHEAD OR AT SHOULDER LEVELFrequently (34-66%)

Activity: All aspects of job

TWIST AND TURN Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: All aspects of job

LIFTING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: All aspects of job; up to 45 lbs.

CARRYING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: All aspects of job; up to 25 lbs.

PUSH/PULL: Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: Pushing and pulling equipment; up to 200 lbs.

COORDINATION Eye, Hand, Foot Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: All aspects of job

TALKING/HEARING/SEEING Seeing Continuously (67-100%)

Activity: Seeing is required in all aspects of job. Talking and hearing are not required.

MACHINES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/WORK AIDS Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: Using lawn equipment and tools. Other tools as needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Outdoors 95% Indoors 5%

HAND COORDINATIONRIGHTLEFTBOTHFREQUENCY

Major Hand X Continuously (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation X Continuously (67-100%)

Gross Manipulation X Continuously (67-100%)

Simple Grasping X Continuously (67-100%)

Power Grip X Continuously (67-100%)

Hand Twisting X Frequently (34-66%)

Fingering X Frequently (34-66%)

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries employees and to the security of the company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace.

NOTE: This comprehensive job description is subject to supplementation or modification if the actual job functions change.

Reasonable accommodation will be considered in determining whether an applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job and its underlying physical demands.

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.