Grounds and Athletic Fields Supervisor

University of Southern Indiana • Evansville, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide overall coordination and supervision of the University grounds and athletic field maintenance. Areas of responsibility include lawn maintenance, landscape development and maintenance, snow and ice removal, trash and debris removal, material recycling as they pertain to the University grounds, roadways, parking, and athletic fields.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with at least three years of responsible experience in landscape maintenance, horticulture, or turf management required.
• Knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, and electronic mail software required.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and materials used in horticulture, landscape design, and turf management required.
• Possession or ability to obtain Certification of Pesticide Applicator for the state of Indiana required.
• Must possess valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record as defined by USI's Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in related area preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate seasonal programs for landscape design and construction, pest control, turf management, refuse and snow removal, and recycling operations.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, assign and supervise crews implementing the University’s comprehensive landscape maintenance and turf management programs.
• Inspect work in progress and upon completion.
• Determine personnel, equipment and materials needed for work assignments.
• Order, maintain, and oversee appropriate inventory of chemicals, supplies, parts, and planting materials.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and materials, and work methods, techniques and procedures including the training and evaluation of personnel.
• Inspect damaged and diseased trees, shrubs, turf to determine appropriate corrective action; direct and coordinate corrective action to control plan diseases and pests.
• Assist in annual budget planning for grounds and athletic field maintenance.
• Maintain all related records including personnel, safety, equipment, and plant statistics and information.
• Supervise application of chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides as necessary.
• Coordinate and supervise snow and ice removal operations performed by University staff and contracted vendors.
• Coordinate and supervise work performed by vendors that relate to grounds maintenance and development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

What This Job Offers

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