Grounds Superintendent 

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 personal and professional growth for 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.