"Director of Grounds Operations"

Job Details

Job Title: Director of Grounds Operations
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61164
Department: Facilities - Grounds

Responsibilities

Ensures the quality, service, and efficiency of the daily operations of the FSU Nursery, athletic field maintenance, landscaping, President’s House, Innovation Park, and surrounding Tallahassee-area satellite properties by providing leadership and strategic direction in the planning and coordinating of horticulture, landscape maintenance irrigation, and tree stewardship. Establishes and maintains communication and coordination with Facilities management, Athletics, and University leadership. Direct Grounds-related emergency operations for weather related events that have a direct impact on the continuous operations of the university.

Develop and ensure adherence to appropriate landscape maintenance standards and schedules for all aspects of landscape and grounds maintenance, maximizing the effectiveness of the resources allocated. Develop long-term strategic plans and master plans for the campus landscape and its renewal; Develop priorities for campus site improvements.

Serve as the campus landscape architect, provide oversight and consistency in campus landscape architecture and adherence with the University design standards. Collaborate with university planners, architects, and facilities staff to review and approve landscape designs needed for existing areas, new construction, and renovation plans. Liaison with construction project managers and architects on minor and major capital construction and renovation projects to ensure landscape design and maintenance is integrated with project plans. Represents Grounds by serving as a member of Facilities and Planning, Design & Construction committees to plan and develop future facilities. Maintain and update the landscape related sections of the University Design Guidelines.

Responsible for developing and administering the annual budget for assigned areas and ensuring appropriate allocation and expenditure of resources in these areas; monitors and controls expenditures to assure compliance with budgetary constraints. Establish contracts with vendors and coordinate related services.

Provides leadership and direction in policy development and implementation relating to assigned areas; interprets and administers policies established by federal, state, and local agencies; ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

Master's degree and five years experience related to facilities and/or grounds services or a Bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience. Two years of experience must be in a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in one of the following fields and demonstrate most, if not all, of the following competencies: Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Urban Design, Turf Management. Core Competencies include Strategic Management, Policy & Process Development, Communication & Documentation, Leadership & Team Management, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Compliance & Governance, Project Planning, Facilities Operations, Fiscal Control, Conflict Resolution, Emergency Communications, Grounds & Landscape Techniques, and Architecture & Landscape Design. Candidates with relevant licensure and/or professional certifications are strongly preferred.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida.

Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $115,000 to $145,000, commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. This position is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.