Assistant Grounds Supervisor

Job Description

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Grounds Supervisor and the Office of Facilities Management to oversee the daily workflow of all seasons.
• Partner with leadership to identify talent gaps, assign work orders, and maintain weekly grounds keeping schedules.
• Ensure the proper, safe, and efficient use of materials, equipment, and vehicles belonging to the University Grounds Department.
• Maintain and perform PM Maintenance on Grounds equipment.
• Demonstrate proper safety and procedures in the use of equipment and shop organization in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain any necessary credentials for the position, such as pesticide application certification.
• Select the proper supplies and equipment for campus landscaping.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and clean Grounds equipment and shop.
• Must be able to work and interact positively within a diverse, multi-cultural environment, and communicate with all members of the campus community in a professional and respectful manner.
• Must be able to work professionally both individually and in a team setting.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Grounds Supervisor relating to plant beds, turf maintenance, athletics fields, trash, leaves, road/sidewalk maintenance, and snow and/or ice removal, etc.
• Work 40 hours per week. During weather events, be prepared to work additional hours.
• Be temporarily assigned to other Facilities Management areas as needed.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of lawn maintenance equipment and ability to operate lawn mowers, string trimmers, etc. Applicant must possess a valid driver's license and have an MVR that passes the criteria set by our insurance carriers. Must be able to utilize a computer, be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and be capable of learning campus software systems.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or general labor is helpful but not required
• Willingness to learn and ability to perform the physical demands of the position required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and willingness to learn about campus trees, plants, grasses, flowers, etc. As well as proper care of athletic fields in accordance with NCAA standards.

Physical and Working Conditions:

• Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and grounds department equipment.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions, allergies, plant poisons, and insects.
• May occasionally need to lift heavy items weighing up to 100 pounds.