GROUNDS UNIT DIRECTOR - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - TAMPA, FL

Position Title: Grounds Unit Director 

 

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors. 

 

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider.  As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way.  As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world. 

 

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Job Summary

Job Summary:

 

The Grounds Unit Director will coordinate, supervise, and be responsible for all aspects of the turf fields, landscape and hardscape beds at the University of South Florida, and the management that is included in scope of work as defined by contract – including being proactive in problem solving. Develops, oversees and implements budget and procurement process within established guidelines. Provide professional consultation or undertake lead role in athletic field / grounds renovation projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement schedules for the management of the grounds and landscape beds, including cultural management plan, set ups 
• Assist in procurement of all materials required to administer a validated management program using approved vendors and within approved protocol
• Field(s) set up and take down
• Assist in development and implementation plans for emergency response due to inclement weather i.e. hurricane, tornado or other catastrophes
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures, follow all protocol and implement Quality Assurance plan
• Implement training protocol for regulatory compliance, safety and technical needs
• Document and record all training
• Maintain impeccable records of all actions taken to manage identified pests/ abatement or application processes
• Light maintenance and repair of equipment

 
Job Requirements
•    Minimum of a two-year degree in Turf, Agronomy / Horticulture related field, or related experience
•    Good written (report writing) and oral communication (public speaking) skills.
•    Efficient in Word, Excel, Power Point and/or other compatible programs.
•    Ability to promote awareness to management program.
•    Have or be able to demonstrate ability to obtain pesticide license within six months from hire in the following        categories: core, turf, and ornamentals.

 

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Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spendin