Brian McKnight
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Seasoned Supervisor with history of effectively managing teams and overseeing operations. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement, implementing new processes, and fostering staff development. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and communication capabilities. Previous roles demonstrate significant positive impacts on workflow efficiency and team productivity.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Landscape Services Supervisor
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Directed and supervised a team of 36 employees in daily landscape operations.
- Hiring and training of new employees on District policies and procedures.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to management.
- Oversaw the purchase and management of all tools and power equipment for the SDUSD Landscape Department.
- Responsible for the implementation of Battery Powered Equipment Program (CALCarb Grant) throughout SDUSD Landscape Department.
- Assisted in the implementation of battery-powered trucks and trailers throughout the SDUSD Landscape Department.
- Manage all plant material at SDUSD school sites using the latest technology in landscape equipment and irrigation techniques.
- Worked closely with site administrators to provide assistance with new plant material, and assist with volunteer gardens.
- Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to control pests that may affect plant material while complying with all State of California Department of Pesticide Regulations.
Education
Patrick Henry High School
San Diego, CA03-1983
Skills
- Schedule development
- Policy and procedure development
- Strategic planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Training and mentoring
- Budget management
- Employee motivation
- Quality control
- Task delegation
- Expectation setting
- Project management
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Staff development
- Department organization
- Project planning
- Priority management
Certification
- California Department of Pesticide Regulations Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC)
Affiliations
- Avid fisherman
Family Man
30+ year marriage and father of 3 successfully employed sons
Grandfather to 4 beautiful grandaughters
Timeline
Landscape Services Supervisor
San Diego Unified School District
02.2025 - Current
Patrick Henry High School
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