Lawn Service Supervisor

DETAILS OF POSITION
LOCATION: Santa Maria
FULL-TIME HOURS: Monday - Friday / 7:30AM - 4:00PM
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $21.71 per hour
Benefits
Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Beacon, formerly VTC Enterprises/LOVARC has been supporting people with developmental disabilities since 1962. Part of fulfilling our mission includes providing individuals with community experiences to develop and promote their independence.
The Spiffy Lawn Service Supervisor oversees the daily operations of Beacon’s commercial grounds maintenance contracts while providing skill-building instruction, support, and supervision to trainees with disabilities. This position ensures contract requirements are met, quality standards are upheld, safety procedures are followed, and trainees receive meaningful vocational training aligned with their individualized goals.
For more information visit our website: www.beaconthrives.org
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Contract & Operational Oversight
Coordinate and direct daily grounds maintenance operations for all assigned commercial contracts.
Monitor contract scopes of work to ensure tasks are performed accurately, safely, and on schedule.
Perform grounds maintenance tasks when needed to meet contractual obligations or when trainees are unable to complete assignments.
Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, inspectors, and members of the public; respond to concerns and maintain positive working relationships.
Submit new contract bids to the VSFB Trainee Development Coordinator for approval and participate in annual contract reviews and updates.
Ensure proper use, maintenance, storage, and replacement of tools, equipment, and supplies; perform weekly filter maintenance on common grounds equipment.
Training & Instruction
Provide hands-on instruction and job coaching to trainees in the following areas:
Safe use of common hand tools (rake, hoe, shovel, broom).
Operation of gas-powered blowers, lawn mowers (with clutch), and string trimmers.
Hand weeding and use of basic gardening tools.
Light irrigation troubleshooting and repair.
Debris removal, loading/unloading materials, and general site clean-up.
Additional Duties:
Deliver ongoing prompting, modeling, and reinforcement to help trainees complete tasks to employer standards.
Modify training methods as needed to support skill development, independence, and workplace readiness.
Step in to complete tasks when a trainee is unable to perform them safely or effectively.
Trainee Support, Documentation & Compliance
Participate in IDT and Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meetings for assigned trainees.
Develop individualized workplace goals and training strategies in coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
Complete required documentation, including:
Daily/weekly data collection
Log notes
Monthly progress reports
Semi-annual and annual reviews
PCP preparation
Maintain accurate timekeeping records for trainees and assigned work groups.
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend adjustments to improve program outcomes.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure all work activities comply with Beacon policies, Cal/OSHA standards, equipment safety requirements, and site-specific regulations.
Model appropriate work habits, professional conduct, personal safety practices, and customer service expectations.
Train trainees in safe tool use, PPE requirements, hazard awareness, and proper housekeeping practices.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: All workers assigned to the Spiffy Lawn Service contracts.
Qualifications include the following. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Three years’ experience in lawn care maintenance.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to remember oral or written instructions provided by others. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Trainees and other employees.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management. Interact diplomatically with the public. Foster a stimulating, accepting learning environment.
SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic written or oral instructions. Ability to think through the consequences of a decision prior to making it. Ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to program a route into a GPS system.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Maintain First Aid/CPR and CPI Certifications. Must have a valid driver’s license with an insurable record.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must meet and maintain Community Care Licensing criminal history criteria.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license with an insurable record.
Must be willing and able to work up to 8 hours per shift.
Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Beacon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Skills
Documentation

Experience
3+ yrs

Employment type
Full Time

Work arrangement
No