Plans, designs, and supervises the construction of walks, fences or retaining walls. May also supervise the drainage, seeding and general maintenance of athletic fields and other special turf areas. Administrative duties include planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performing human resources functions. General direction is provided by a higher level position which outlines the results expected and reviews work upon completion. Consultation with the supervisor is expected only in unusual situations.
Activities affect the preservation, restoration, enhancement, and beautification of the grounds.
Work facilitates the planning and maintenance of the grounds of an agency or institution by supervising the employees responsible for the actual planting, trimming, pruning, mowing, transplanting, fertilizing, and other grounds activities. Improper supervision may infringe upon the preservation, restoration, enhancement, or beautification of the grounds. Some training in the safe application of grounds care chemicals. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.