Grounds Supervisor - Facilities Management and Planning

Ashland University Portal • Ashland, OH

15d

About The Position

The primary job duty of the Grounds Supervisor is the supervision of all University groundskeeping crews and directing the planting, pruning, and cultivating of trees, shrubs, and flowers, and the seeding, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming of all University grounds. The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor supervises the removal of snow, ice, leaves, fallen branches, other weather-generated debris, and trash from all University grounds, instructs groundskeepers in the proper use of tools and equipment, and assists the Director of Maintenance and Grounds in administration and management of grounds functions. The scope of the position requires responding to grounds emergencies or other unforeseen situations around-the-clock.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent is required
• At least three (3) years successful experience in managing outdoor work crews that perform multiple tasks
• Experience with the methods, materials, and equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, plants, ground cover, and grasses
• Experience in the proper use, control, storage, and disposal of pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and similar chemicals
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Ability to operate push and riding power mowers, chain saws, commercial tractors, and similar grounds maintenance equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, up to 15 feet

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education in any of the areas of Horticulture, Turf Management, or Landscape Design is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the University grounds are attractive and well-kept by planning work assignments and actively supervising the quality of groundskeeping services.
• Assures established standards are achieved by regularly inspecting the work of grounds personnel, directing corrective measures to be taken when necessary and appropriate, and conducting and coordinating the training of groundskeepers in the safe and proper operation of all tools and equipment.
• Provides for a safe campus environment by supervising and coordinating the removal of snow, ice, leaves, fallen branches, other weather-generated debris, and trash from all University grounds.
• Ensures that groundskeeping personnel have the equipment and supplies necessary to perform their duties by estimating the types and amounts of materials and equipment needed for specific groundskeeping projects, ordering or contracting for their purchase, issuing the material and equipment to groundskeepers, and tracking and recording their use.
• Trains grounds personnel, or oversees training, on how to properly perform grounds services, including operation of equipment, safe use of chemicals, and customer interface and encourages the exercise of initiative by fostering pride in maintaining the campus to the highest departmental standards.
• Tracks work assignments and special duties, including seasonal grounds maintenance plans, preventive maintenance plans, and snow removal plans, and supervises planting, pruning, cultivating, seeding, and fertilizing of University grounds.
• Helps to assure that the work of the Grounds Department is completed within budgetary constraints by assisting as needed in tracking and monitoring the use of labor and supplies.
• Maintains competency and professional currency through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director of Maintenance and Grounds.
• Contributes to the success of the Grounds Department by performing all other essential duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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