Grounds Area Supervisor

Grounds Area Supervisor

Salary

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Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610836

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

OPS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

B32

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you the leader we are seeking? Prince William County, Virginias Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) invites you to step into a role that encompasses leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. As the supervisor of a team of dedicated professionals youll uphold the highest standards, meticulously caring for parks, ballfields, historic sites, trails, and natural areas. Join our team of stewards in caring for our 5,000-acre park system and serving our community of over 486,000 residents.

About This Role: The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor is responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and completion of all grounds maintenance services for the parks and properties within their assigned area. Responsibilities include the supervision of a crew of 8-13 staff for a 7 day per week operation in a manner that promotes a positive work environment and fosters high morale. The M&O Supervisor is responsible for quality control and performance management, and for ensuring that their staff and grounds operations are compliant with agency, local, state, and federal policies/rules/regulations. The M&O Supervisor will operate independently under general guidelines, will lead by example, and will perform both field work and office work. The M&O Supervisor is responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring of staff for tasks and techniques employed in the maintenance and care of athletic fields, turf, landscaping, irrigation, park grounds and amenities, and applicable equipment. The M&O Supervisor will be responsible for measuring and calculating areas, volumes, and rates as necessary for estimating materials/supplies, calibrating equipment, and for making product applications.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of experience planning, scheduling, organizing and prioritizing work activities related to the maintenance and care of athletic fields, park grounds and amenities, turf and landscape; supervision and management of staff; use and care of industry applicable equipment and vehicles; providing customer service to stakeholders.

Preferences:

• 4+ years of experience supervising or leading grounds maintenance operations
• VA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License category 6
• Experience directing or leading crews in turf maintenance operations and practices
• Experience directing or leading crews in the maintenance, preparation, and setup of athletic fields
• Experience directing or leading crews in landscape maintenance operations and practices
• Experience motivating, training, and leading grounds maintenance staff
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, resources, and deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using Work Order software
• Experience using MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience using Payroll Time entry software
• Experience using Virtual Meeting software (Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.)

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License and must meet PWC driving eligibility requirements
• VA Class A CDL
• VA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License categories 3A & 3B, 6
• VA Certified Fertilizer Applicator
• Must pass a Pre-employment physical examination, driving record check, and background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• May be required to respond to emergencies after normal working hours, as needed
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Schedule: This is a 7-day per week operation. The typical workday is 7.5 hours; generally Monday-Friday with some rotating weekend requirements. Schedule is generally 7am-3pm with slight variations for start and stop times. May include evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Starting Salary Range: $35.80-$41.88 Hourly

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Please select the option below which best describes your highest level of education.

• Bachelors degree or higher in a related field
• Bachelors degree or higher in an unrelated field
• Associates degree in a related field
• Associates degree in an unrelated field
• High School/GED
• None of the above

03

This position requires 3 years of experience planning, scheduling, organizing and prioritizing work activities related to the maintenance and care of athletic fields, park grounds and amenities, turf and landscape; supervision and management of staff; use and care of industry-applicable equipment and vehicles; providing customer service to stakeholders. Please indicate your years of experience.

• 4+ years of related experience
• 3 years of related experience
• Less than 3 years of related experience
• No experience

04

Which of the following supervisory and lead responsibilities do you have experience performing? Please select all that apply.

• Scheduling work
• Training staff
• Performance management
• Quality control
• Troubleshooting
• Problem Solving
• Prioritization
• None of the above

05

Which of the following do you have experience using? Please check all that apply.

• Experience using Work Order
• Experience using MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience using Payroll Time entry software
• Experience using Virtual Meeting software (Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.)
• No experience

06

A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position. Do you currently hold a Class A CDL?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires VA Categories 3A & 3B Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certifications for pesticide applications. Please check all that you currently hold.

• 3A
• 3B
• 6
• 60 (Registered Technician)
• Other
• None of the above

08

Do you currently hold a valid Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Category 6?

• Yes
• No

09

This position requires a VA Fertilizer Applicator Certification for fertilizer applications. Do you currently hold this certification?

• Yes
• No

10

Please quantify your years of experience supervising or leading grounds maintenance operations

• 4 or more years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

11

Which turf maintenance operations do you have experience in directing or leading a crew to perform? Please check all that apply.

• Mowing
• Aerating
• Seeding
• Fertilizing
• Sodding
• Pesticide applications
• Irrigation maintenance and repair
• None of the above

12

Which athletic field maintenance operations do you have experience in directing or leading a crew to perform? Please check all that apply.

• Infield maintenance
• Pitcher mound construction
• Field layout and lining/painting
• Installation of bases
• Placement of goals
• None of the above

13

Which landscape maintenance operations do you have experience in directing or leading a crew to perform? Please check all that apply.

• Mulching
• Weed control
• Pruning
• Pest Control
• Planting and installation
• None of the above

14

Which best describes your experience communicating with staff, supervisors or the public regarding work assignments and operational needs.

• Extensive experience
• Some experience
• Limited experience
• No experience

15

Which best describes your experience organizing and managing multiple grounds maintenance assignments, resources, and deadlines?

• Extensive experience
• Some experience
• Limited experience
• No experience

16

This position requires a valid driver's license and is subject to driving eligibility as defined by PWC Risk Management's Driver Eligibility criteria: To be eligible to operate either personal or County-owned vehicles on County business, an individual must have 10 or fewer demerits (points) under the Virginia state penalty system. If licensed in a State other than Virginia, violations are assessed based on the Virginia DMV demerit point system. Do you meet the driving eligibility requirements?

• Yes, I have a valid driver's license and 10 or fewer demerits
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license and/or I have 11 or more demerits

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers