Grounds Maintenance Site Manager
Job Description
Job Description
About Company:
About the Role:
DAP Construction Management is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Site Manager / Landscape Supervisor for an upcoming cemetery grounds maintenance contract in Riverside, California.
This position will lead daily field operations, supervise crews and subcontractors, maintain quality and safety standards, and serve as DAP’s primary on-site contact with the client. The successful candidate will combine practical landscape maintenance knowledge with strong organization, clear communication, and respectful coordination around cemetery services and visitors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least five years of supervisory experience in landscape maintenance, cemetery grounds, parks, golf courses, or comparable operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing field crews, scheduling work, and maintaining quality standards.
- Strong working knowledge of irrigation systems, turf management, tree and shrub care, and landscape maintenance equipment.
- Ability to read and implement contract requirements, maintenance plans, and performance standards.
- Strong communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
- Current NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals) accreditation or certification.
- Membership, certification, or accreditation associated with ALCA (Association of Landscape Contractors of America).
- Ability to meet applicable background screening, site-access, and contract eligibility requirements.
- Ability to work outdoors and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supervising cemetery grounds maintenance.
- Experience with federal, municipal, or institutional landscape maintenance contracts.
- Experience coordinating work around funerals, ceremonies, or other sensitive public activities.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training
- Additional credentials in irrigation, arboriculture, horticulture, or turf management.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate daily grounds maintenance activities, including turf care, irrigation, mowing, trimming, pruning, and landscape upkeep.
- Develop daily, weekly, and seasonal work schedules to meet contract requirements.
- Assign work, monitor crew performance, provide training, and address staffing or production issues.
- Coordinate maintenance activities around cemetery services, ceremonies, and visitor access.
- Inspect completed work, document deficiencies, and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
- Oversee irrigation inspections and coordinate repairs to support landscape health and efficient water use.
- Conduct safety briefings and enforce safe equipment use and work practices.
- Maintain accurate schedules, inspection records, daily reports, and other required contract documentation.
- Coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractor services.
- Communicate regularly with client representatives and DAP management regarding performance, priorities, and issues requiring attention.
Skills:
The Grounds Maintenance Manager utilizes leadership and communication skills daily to coordinate and motivate their team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely. Technical knowledge of horticulture and landscaping is applied to plan and execute maintenance activities that enhance the property’s appearance and health. Organizational skills are essential for managing schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations. Problem-solving abilities are frequently employed to address unexpected issues such as equipment failures or pest infestations. Additionally, proficiency with relevant software tools supports effective tracking of maintenance activities and resource allocation.