Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Grounds Superintendent to lead our client’s amazing team of 14+ grounds staff at their beautiful 100-acre cemetery in Fresno, CA. If you love working outdoors, nurturing green spaces, and guiding a team to success, this might be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead with Heart : Supervise, guide, and inspire our grounds team, helping them grow and thrive.
• Team Coordination : Manage schedules, breaks, and payroll, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Team Building : Hire, train, and support team members, providing regular feedback and celebrating achievements.
• Problem Solving : Address challenges with a positive mindset, finding solutions that benefit the team and our visitors.
• Daily Operations : Plan and assign daily tasks, ensuring our grounds are maintained to the highest standard.
• Open Communication : Keep the lines of communication clear between your team and upper management.
• Mentorship : Be a mentor, supporting the personal and professional growth of each team member.
• Integrity : Uphold honesty and transparency in every interaction.
• Forward Thinking : Analyze situations, anticipate needs, and offer creative solutions.
• People First : Create a welcoming and supportive environment, putting people first in everything you do.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, or horticulture preferred, OR 5+ years in a leadership role in groundskeeping.
• Hands-On Knowledge : Confident working with equipment like backhoes, excavators, forklifts, Bobcats, and more.
• Budget Savvy : Experience in managing budgets and procurement of supplies.
• Green Thumb : General knowledge of tree management, pruning, turf maintenance, and irrigation.
• Mechanical Skills : Basic understanding of maintaining and repairing grounds equipment.
• Communication Skills : Experience handling public inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Attention to Detail : Skilled in selecting and applying fertilizers, pesticides, and other essentials to keep our grounds vibrant and healthy.

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