Assistant Grounds Manager

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Job Summary

The duties of the Assistant Grounds Manager are to assist the department Manager with facilitating departmental operations. Duties include establishing team development with the leads and specialists providing support and direction in daily schedules, enforcing university policies and procedures and completing staff evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in field supervision of Lead Grounds workers and their crews, Irrigation Specialists, Pest Control Specialist, Tree trimmer and Equipment Operators. Implementing and coordinating crew schedules and maximizing labor productivity. Provide direct supervision to employees in the Waste and Recycling program.
• Assist in the design and quality control of campus landscape through the review and coordination of landscape construction drawings for minor and major capital projects and inspection of individual grounds sections with the goal of standardizing more sustainable maintenance methods and consistency of maintenance standards throughout campus.
• Assist considerable the Manager experience with with enforcement progressive of policies, discipline procedures; procedures,  incumbent grievances must processes have and performing evaluations related to Grounds personnel.
• Assist in oversight of grounds department equipment. Includes oversight of Employees vehicle weekly inspections and monitoring of the tracking report and making sure vehicles and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Assist in coordinating oversight of the Grounds Rainmaster Central irrigation system with emphasis on efficient programming with the irrigation specialist. Coordinate the Arbro Pro GPS tree inventory system with the development of campus asset collection of campus utilities.

Department

Beach Building Services

Department Description (Optional)

Beach Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics, activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty and staff.  BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and transformative educational and social events and programs that make CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a leader among the CSU campuses.

Departments within BBS:

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Energy and Utilities
• Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations, Payroll/Personnel, IT Services)
• Planning and Sustainability
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Plumbing Shops)
• Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto Shops)
• Grounds and Landscaping Services
• Custodial Services
• Design and Construction Services

BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission to “Build a Better Campus Every day.”

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification

Administrator I

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualificat