Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, the purpose of this job is to supervise the performance of ground maintenance functions in a safe, productive and time efficient manner.
Supervision includes delegating work to in house staff and contract service vendors at main campus locations, and satellite locations. Performs related duties as assigned.

  

Minimum Education:

• Associate's degree required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for some positions

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Three years general business or functional experience within the field, with three years supervisory or lead experience

Minimum Certification/Licenses:

• Master Gardner Certification, Pesticide application certification, Landscape maintenance certification strongly preferred.
• Driver’s license required  

Essential Functions:

• Daily - 20%: Supervises work crews and the safe and productive use of equipment utilized in grounds/landscape/irrigation maintenance and associated repair work.
• Daily - 5%: Interprets job assignments to staff under charge and assigns duties to crews of varying sizes and skills.
• Daily - 5%: Responsible for people management of the area, including recommendation of staffing, hiring, termination and discipline, setting performance standards and evaluating staff, and staff development. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet schedules.
• Other - 5%: Works with college design and construction team, College-wide Landscape Manager in plan review of all landscape and irrigation systems design projects.
• Other - 5%: Works with academic departments, student clubs, sustainability committees on initiatives that support student success, and college green initiatives such as Earth Day, Science Departments, student garden projects, college sustainability goals
• Daily - 10%: Requisitions materials and supplies for projects and coordinates the efficient use of workers, resources and equipment.
• Daily - 10%: Independently plans and coordinates ground/landscape/irrigation maintenance projects; analyzes and resolves work problems, and assists workers in solving problems.
• Daily - 10%: Works with college design and construction team, College-wide Landscape Manager in plan review of all landscape and irrigation systems design projects.
• Daily - 10%: Ensures proper safety training of staff in chemical application and usage procedures, equipment operation, as well as records maintenance to comply with applicable regulatory standards.
• Daily - 5%: Trains and directs subordinates in the use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Daily - 10%: Leads and directs work of the subordinates, including selection, development and performance evaluation.
• Other -5 %: Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's diversity goals in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse staff.
•  In-depth functional knowledge and expertise in area of specialization and general knowledge of related areas in the College
• General understanding of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Ability to exchange information, present recommendations and collaborate with colleagues and peers within the College and possibly externally
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
• Proven expertise in understanding all aspects of program/project phases and effectively managing projects and work flow
• Ability to negotiate and reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues
• Advanced level technical skills for functional area required  

Competencies:

Supervision & Results Orientation

Supports and facilitates the development of staff. Working collectively with upper management, assists employees in increasing their capabilities and maximizing their potential

Innovation and Creativity

Contributes to the planning and implementation of creative ideas to move the organization, processes, and systems forward. 

Teamwork & Collaboration

Promotes quality teams through the effective use of the organization’s performance management system (e.g. establishes performance standards, appraises staff accomplishments using developed standards, and takes action to reward and counsel as appropriate). Embraces and employs the diversity of individuals, cultures, values, ideas and communication styles in