Grounds Crew Chief

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

3d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Facilities Management, Grounds Services, seeks a Grounds Crew Chief to supervise a crew in the maintenance of grounds and turf management. This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing intermediate to complex equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.

Requirements

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.
Acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from date of hire.
Must pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Five years of grounds maintenance related work experience which includes one (1) year of lead experience; OR, Associate's degree in Horticulture or related field AND three (3) years of grounds maintenance related work experience which includes one year of lead experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Employee may be required to possess a valid US Drivers license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
Experience in general turf care.
Experience in mowing and overseeding practices.
Experience in operating turf maintenance equipment and riding mowers.
Experience with irrigation systems.
Experience in grounds maintenance in a university/higher education setting.
Knowledge of principles of horticulture.
Knowledge of principles, practices and/or techniques of grounds maintenance.
Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assign and monitor the work of the morning crew (5:00am to 1:30pm) during the weekdays in the maintenance of grounds and turf management activities.
Supervise the clean-up and maintenance for special events and sporting activities (i.e. graduations, events at Gammage, Desert Financial Arena, Old Main and other signature buildings on campus).
Monitor work of subordinates.
Ensure adherence to safety regulations.
Install and repair irrigation systems.
Use grounds related chemicals utilizing a sprayer to disperse grounds chemicals including insecticides and herbicides.
Trim and prune trees and shrubs.
Rake leaves and mow lawns.
Remove debris.
Operate hand tools (e.g. loppers, rakes, shovels) and power lawn tools (e.g. chain saws, blowers, power hedge shears, string trimmers, edgers, aerators).
Use work order systems (TMA) in response to maintenance requests.
Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave
12 days of accrued sick leave
10 paid holidays annually
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid time for volunteer and professional development
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
Disability and leave program for income protection
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships