Grounds and Land Development Manager

Bethel College KS•North Newton, KS

31d

About The Position

This position reports to the Director of the facilities and is responsible for overseeing maintenance of College landscaping and grounds, development of College land both in terms of landscaping as well as revenue generation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two years of experience related to the performance of the duties and responsibilities listed above or
An equivalent combination of related education, training, or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience
Ability to observe, review and deal with problems or situations and develop a solution
Ability to prioritize work and research information to complete work.
Ability to drive and operate mowers, tractors and operate with implements
Must have a good work ability of standard tools and knowledge of turf related chemicals and equipment
Must have a good working knowledge of landscape design and irrigation systems
Must be able to deal openly with co-workers, students and volunteers
Use fingers and hands to keyboard or type, and to handle materials
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and/or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Tolerance to cold and heat as this is an outside position working within the elements of the season
Ascending and descending stairs.
Ability to perform tasks both sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Support the mission, vision, and values of Bethel College
Maintain flexibility to alter work schedule as required for early morning and/or late-night snow removal, ice control, or other needs of the position.
Develop long term plans for maintaining and developing College owned property on East and North sides of campus
Develop and maintain sustainable enterprises for student employment, including supervision of students in the Employment Experiences Program.
Exercises considerable independent judgement in carrying out grounds maintenance and landscape projects
Picks up trash and debris
Rakes and sweeps leaves and other debris from shrub beds and branches or other trash from wooded or otherwise assigned areas
Drives tractors, operates power trimmers, vacuums, blowers, chain saws, rototillers and other similar pieces of machinery
Fertilizes ornamental plants and turf
Removes snow and ice using power snow equipment, chemical ice melt, shovels, and/or ice scrapers
Assesses pest and other turf problems
Provides support as directed to other College and Physical Plant departments
Mows and edges lawn areas with mowers and edger
Waters lawns, shrubs, and trees using appropriate manual or automatic systems or hoses as needed
Prunes and trims shrubs and plants with appropriate hand tools, pole prunes, etc.
Works directly and collaborates with the Grounds Manager to accomplish above functions
Satisfy the duties of a Campus Security Authority (CSA) relating to Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("Clery Act") and satisfy the duties of an Official with Authority (OWA) and Mandated Reporter relating to Title IX and the Bethel College Equal Opportunity, Harassment, & Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures
Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position
Comply with Bethel College policies and procedures