Grounds Supervisor

Grounds Supervisor

Business Title: Grounds Supervisor

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Grounds and Landscaping

Type: Full-Time

Department: Grounds Maintenance

Department Summary:

Supervise the day-to-day operations of groundskeepers at Facilities Management.

Duties include:

• Direct, manage, and lead the overall operation of the groundskeeping staff for assigned areas.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement necessary cultural practices for turf, woody material, and trees throughout the assigned area.
• Accountable for training, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and technical expertise of staff.
• Comply with all laws, University policies and procedures, safety regulations, and Collective Bargaining agreement.
• Manage and maintain records and data entry related to payroll and work orders for assigned employees. All other duties as may be assigned.

The position will oversee 5 to 15 full-time bargaining unit employees and up to 5 student employees. A successful candidate must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License.

Position Profile:

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and performs landscaping activities on campus. Includes gardening, planting, landscape and grounds maintenance, erosion, and pest control. Ensures the upkeep and functionality of grounds to provide a conducive and safe environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Level Summary:

Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area's operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit's operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources.

Problem Solving:

Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions.

Independence of Action:

Acts independently, with consultation with senior management.

Communication and Collaboration:

Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across University.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires a range of physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, pulling, and performing repetitive tasks with both hands, including overhead work. Normal (or correctable) vision and hearing are required, and certain positions may also require color vision and a functional sense of smell.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

In lieu of Bachelor's degree the following education/experience will also be considered:

• High School Diploma or GED plus 9 years of related experience.
• Associate's Degree plus 7 years of related experience.

Pay Rate: The target salary range for this position is Pay Grade 18 - $58,972 to $78,139, commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity. RELOCATION allowance or SIGN-ON BONUS of up to 10% of the base salary may also be available! Additional benefits information.

Pay Grade: 18

Pay Range: $58,972.00-$98,125.00

Work Schedule:

Work Days: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

***Evening and weekend work may be required at times.***

Expected hours worked per week: 40 hours per week

Campus: Athens

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: Current resume, Cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.

This is an in-person position located on the Athens campus.