Grounds Supervisor (Transition)

Tunista Operations Support Services LLC

Regular

Primary Function

The position plans, schedules and directs the activities of employees engaged in grounds maintenance for the US Air Force Academy, including the maintaining of airfield runways, athletic areas, installation improved & unimproved grounds, irrigation, and pest control.

Essential Duties

• Compiles and produces daily, weekly, monthly, reports and other presentations required by the Supervision of contracted grounds maintenance and repair programs. Responsible for playground and recreational area maintenance.
• Recommend solutions for operational problems in work schedules, non-routine service, personnel utilization and non-scheduled work.
• Attends meetings with peers, subordinates, subcontractor(s) and Government CE to ensure compliance with established practices, to implement new policies and to keep workforce abreast of current standards and procedures; monitors and participates in inspection tours.
• May prepare and produce Scopes of Works and participate in the bidding process for special projects. Plans or assists in the planning of landscaping and other grounds projects by preparing rough sketches and schedules, and estimates of manpower, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the project.
• Participates in budget preparation and development. Determine fiscal requirements, make projections and prepare departmental budget; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure funds; ensure compliance with the company policies and procedures.
• Recommend the purchase of services, supplies, materials and new equipment.
• Collects and inputs data into the government work management systems. Produces reports indicating backlog of pending work and materials.
• Prepare periodic reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and conclusions. Generate daily, weekly & monthly report indicating progress or deficiencies in irrigation system, pest control requirements, airfield and civil works.
• Supervise various personnel functions including, but not limited to, time sheets, hiring, performance appraisals, discipline and PTO schedules.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Reads and interprets contracts and policies. Reviews project drawings and specifications. Assists in the preparation of project completion certificates and handover documentation.
• Monitors the status of 'contractor performance evaluations', contractor invoices, and contract commitments. Inspect work performed, ensuring proper and timely completion.
• Maintains knowledge of safety/environmental policies and procedures regarding the proper use of chemicals, tools and equipment for roads & grounds services and activities.
• Conducts inspections of roads and grounds to review work standards and compliance. Responsible for the Quality Control of all functions under their control.
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise staff of 15-22 personnel.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to work alternate shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer, to include weekends and holidays.
• Physically fit to bend, stoop, and lift in awkward positions and able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice

Required Qualifications

• Five years of experience in roads & grounds maintenance, including two years of supervisory experience supervising and evaluating the work of grounds maintenance crews/contractors in a military base environment. Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Experience with heavy equipment operations and maintenance.
• Experience in lawn and ornamental plant maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License.
• Able to pass background check
• Good working knowledge of safe working practices is essential.

Working Environment

• A fast-paced multi-tasking customer service-oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.
• Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.