Building and Grounds Superintendent

Building and Grounds Superintendent

Salary

$84,635.20 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1968

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to oversee production, efficiency, and the safety of the Buildings and Grounds Division. This is accomplished by supervising personnel who maintain municipal buildings, grounds, cemeteries, right of ways and building services. Responsibilities include scheduling employee duties and projects, initiating, reviewing, maintaining general administrative procedures, and responding to citizens requests and inquiries. Other duties include coordinating building and grounds maintenance projects and activities, and providing information, presentations, and general interaction with employees and City citizens.

The hiring pay range for this position is $84,635.20 to $93,098.72

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Assists with office duties by generating payroll; supervising, instructing, and evaluating assigned personnel; preparing and submitting projected budget needs; initiating and maintaining daily office administrative duties; conducting and overseeing quarterly training; organizing and implementing department-wide training; preparing and submitting reports; and overseeing schedules and duties.
• Oversees Buildings by monitoring computerized City Hall and Municipal Building HVAC; scheduling and supervising after hours and weekend maintenance operations; administering work orders; managing repairs and renovations to existing City buildings; and communicating with contractors and City staff.
• Maintains grounds, cemeteries, right of ways, and urban forestry by managing the urban landscaping program; providing advice to City departments, firms or individuals engaged in tree planting; diagnosing diseases and inspect tree, shrub and other plant problems; insuring compliance with City cemetery ordinances and State general statues; and assisting in City communication with funeral homes and marker companies concerning ordinances.
• Manages building services by supervising the scheduling of planned meetings and City events; overseeing staff proficiency; ensuring general daily building maintenance, inspecting buildings and grounds to determine repair and maintenance needs, and ensuring housekeeping and repairs are attended to.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• An Associates degree, diploma or college equivalent in construction management, building trades, or facility maintenance and
• 5 years or more of supervisory and related experience.

Required Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge:

Ability to:

• Manage and monitor work performance of a department.
• Recommend policy development and implementation.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Use analytical judgment and decision making.
• Read, write and calculate real numbers.
• Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Meet the mental and physical demands of the position.
• Work and manage personnel working in inclement weather and/or natural disasters which are sometimes 12-hour shifts but could be 24-hour shifts.

Skilled in:

• Writing reports and preparing summaries using correct grammar.
• Evaluating customer satisfaction.

Knowledge in:

• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of multiple technical trade fields.
• Knowledge of division budget process.

Special Requirements

Valid North Carolina drivers license and acceptable driving record.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

02

Which best describes your experience in building and grounds operations?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to two years
• Three to four years
• Five to six years
• Seven to nine years
• Ten years or more

03

Briefly describe your experience managing building and grounds operation.

04

Which best describes your supervisory experience?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to two years
• Three to four years
• Five years or more

05

This position is an exempt (salaried) position that will require a work schedule beyond 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday. Are you available to work outside an 8 to 5 schedule?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov