Assistant Manager Grounds - 530998

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Grounds manages, schedules, and assigns work for Laborers, Groundskeepers, Team Leads, Truck Drivers, and Equipment Operators. The role provides customer service by interacting with customers to clarify work orders, set work schedules, and follow up during and at completion of work. It also conducts on-site inspections of work in progress and completed projects.

The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Additional hours are required as needed, including some after-hours special events, all home football game weekends, and on-call weekends. The position requires working in all types of weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and eight years of groundskeeping experience; or an associate's degree and six years of groundskeeping experience; or a bachelor's degree and four years of groundskeeping experience; or a master's degree and two years of groundskeeping experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; must be at least 19 years old at hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report in compliance with University policies. Applicants under 21 will have some driving restrictions.
• Must successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
• Ability to lift, handle, and maneuver the tools, materials, and supplies of the job.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and plans.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and enterprise management systems.
• Ability to use systems for scheduling personnel and inventory, purchasing, communicating, and reporting.
• Ability to perform inspections.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including review of information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

• Alabama Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicator certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Degree in landscape horticulture, architecture, construction, business management, or a similarly related field of study.
• Understanding of work-related Spanish communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule, and assign work for Laborers, Groundskeepers, Team Leads, Truck Drivers, and Equipment Operators.
• Interact with customers to clarify work orders, set work schedules, and follow up during and at completion of work.
• Conduct on-site inspections of work in progress and completed work projects.
• Work additional hours as needed, including some after-hours special events, home football game weekends, and on-call weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED