Anticipated Supervisor of Grounds

POSITION: Anticipated Supervisor of Grounds START DATE: Approximately: January 4, 2027 QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 3�5 years of commercial landscaping, golf course maintenance, or athletic field management experience, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience. Demonstrated aptitude and competence in turf management for both natural grass and synthetic/artificial athletic surfaces.

Possess or obtain a New Jersey Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 3B) and New Jersey School IPM Coordinator certification within a time specified at hiring. Possess and maintain the physical ability to perform minimum job functions of this position with reasonable accommodations, including operating heavy equipment and performing physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions.

Pass a Criminal History Review and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Pass a physical examination in accordance with statute and board policy. Valid New Jersey Driver's License. Proficient with computers for record keeping and work order management software. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.

Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PRIMARY FUNCTION: To maintain the school facilities, athletic fields, and grounds in a condition of operating excellence, safety, and aesthetic quality, so that full educational and athletic use of them may be utilized at all times.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Director PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees and executes comprehensive agronomic plans for natural grass surfaces, including mowing, aeration, overseeding, topdressing, irrigation management, and fertilization. Performs and supervises specialized maintenance on synthetic and artificial turf fields, including regular grooming, sweeping, decompaction, infill leveling, and seam inspection to maximize field safety and performance.

Schedules GMAX testing to ensure safety. Develops, coordinates, and executes comprehensive winter weather response plans, including early morning, evening, and weekend snow and ice removal from parking lots, driveways, and walkways using plows, snowblowers, and de-icing materials. Manages, updates, and maintains all official Integrated Pest Management (IPM) logs in strict compliance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) School IPM Act, ensuring proper 72-hour public notifications and prioritizing non-chemical interventions.

Coordinates and executes field marking, line painting, and athletic equipment setup for physical education programs, district sports teams, and community groups. Operates, inspects, and manages the preventative maintenance and minor repair of a variety of grounds equipment, power tools, tractors, mowers, and snow removal attachments.

Supervises, trains, and assigns daily work schedules to grounds staff, providing clear operational direction and assisting the Facilities Director with performance evaluations. Requisitions grounds supplies, seeds, tools, and replacement parts from vendors, evaluating material needs and recommending purchases to the Facilities Director.

Oversees general district land care, including tree trimming, fence maintenance, flowerbed upkeep, paving, and safety inspections of district playground areas. Conducts themselves in a courteous, professional manner, making every effort to complete assigned jobs with the least amount of interference with the school program as possible.

Works with minimum supervision when completing assignments and leads grounds crews on district projects. Performs such duties as may be assigned by the Facilities Director, including assignments due to emergencies. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month position. Salary and work year to be established by the Board EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Business Administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

SALARY: Salary Range from $83,000.00 to $93,000.00 BENEFITS: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal and Family Illness days are included. Vacation days are included for 12 month staff. Job Description