Groundskeeping Supervisor

Kent State•Kent, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and supervises the grounds maintenance functions and staff of a designated area of campus. Reports to Operations Manager, Grounds. Supervises Groundskeepers, Laborers, Equipment Operator I's and II's, and other classified, temporary, or student employees engaged in groundskeeping and subspecialty activities. Plans the daily groundskeeping and subspecialty activities within assigned area of campus. Inspects completed work. Directs the propagation and cultivation of turf, trees, shrubs and flowers; may supervise the application of pesticides, insecticides and fertilizers and the maintenance of all outdoor athletic facilities; supervises snow and ice removal. Supervises the excavation of steam lines, streets and sidewalks by equipment operators. Maintains activity log and record of related costs; prepares reports. Maintains inventory records; requisitions supplies and equipment. May work with subspecialty areas including waste management, athletic fields, equipment operations, horticulture, etc. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus formal course work in horticulture and/or agronomy and turf management.
A minimum of two years of groundskeeping experience to include one year of supervisory experience.
Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record, if driving required by position.
Must possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements and safe driving record, or obtain as soon as possible with extension up to 9 months from date of hire, if position requires operation of vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Ohio Revised Code.
Pesticide applicator's license or be able to successfully complete requirements for license during employee probationary period.
Individuals will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.
Inventory control
Sports turf maintenance, if required by position
Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g., to transmit work directives, to explain policies and procedures)
Written communication (e.g., to compose correspondence, reports, etc.)
Grounds maintenance (e.g., applying sprays, planting, pruning, trimming, transplanting, etc.) and safety procedures
Operation of heavy motorized equipment, (e.g., mower, tractor, chain saw, bulldozer, backhoe, grader, etc.)
Use of hand and power tools
Supervise, interview, evaluate, discipline, and train employees
Plan and direct work activities, to manage time effectively, and set priorities
Resolve problems independently and make decisions
Read and comprehend a variety of written materials
Diagnose problems with lawns, flowers, shrubs, etc., and determine appropriate action (e.g., identify treatment for diseased trees, etc.)
Evaluate new horticulture, agronomy, and turf management developments and determine their feasibility
Maintain accurate records
Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds
Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages)
Must pass a security check.

Responsibilities

Planning and directing the work activities of employees; assigning and monitoring work duties and responsibilities; establishing and modifying work methods, schedules, and priorities.
Interviewing job applicants and conducting performance evaluations of classified employees.
Recommending formal personnel actions (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion, discipline, layoff/recall) for assigned employees and initiating appropriate action to implement recommendations.
Communicating and enforcing policies and procedures; resolving problems; addressing employee concerns and complaints and adjusting grievances.
Monitoring and maintaining records of employees' work hours, overtime/compensatory time, sick leave, vacation, performance, and related information; authorizing time worked and recommending the approval/disapproval of leave requests.
Ensuring appropriate training of staff; identifying training needs; developing and implementing training activities.
Plans the daily groundskeeping and subspecialty activities within assigned area of campus.
Inspects completed work.
Directs the propagation and cultivation of turf, trees, shrubs and flowers; may supervise the application of pesticides, insecticides and fertilizers and the maintenance of all outdoor athletic facilities; supervises snow and ice removal.
Supervises the excavation of steam lines, streets and sidewalks by equipment operators.
Maintains activity log and record of related costs; prepares reports.
Maintains inventory records; requisitions supplies and equipment.
May work with subspecialty areas including waste management, athletic fields, equipment operations, horticulture, etc.
Performs related duties as required.