Operations Supervisor (Grounds Shop) (17267)

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University•Tallahassee, FL

36d•$40,000 - $43,500•Onsite

About The Position

Florida A&M University Facilities, Planning, Construction and Safety/Plant Operations and Maintenance Department (Grounds Shop) is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Operations Supervisor vacancy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and three years of related experience.
Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Must maintain a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Grounds / Landscaping maintenance
Knowledge of the procedures for operating a variety of Grounds related equipment (motor vehicles, heavy and light equipment)
Knowledge of small equipment maintenance requirement
Ability to perform light maintenance and service work on equipment
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to be tactful and work independently
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to bend, kneel and lift a minimum of 25 pounds
Ability to stand for a minimum of two (2) hours without a break
Ability to work outside in North Florida temperature extremes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Responsibilities

Supervises the daily activities of the Grounds Crews in the Grounds Department
Coordinates the work priorities of the campus grounds
Evaluates individual project needs
Coordinates work flow and scheduling
Coordinates event support needs from the Grounds Department
Informs subordinates of all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures and provides access to all related documents
Assesses and documents subordinates' ability to comply with all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures
Employs measures of accountability for compliance with University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures
Conducts and documents performance evaluations in a timely manner for each subordinate, in accordance with University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures
Perform the following general landscaping maintenance tasks around buildings and campus areas: Watering of Plant Materials: trees, shrubs, ground covers, and annual flowers
Trimming, mowing, edging, weed eating, raking, and removing debris
Installation of small landscape renovation projects
Tracks all Grounds equipment inventory
Maintains log of equipment and tools used by crews on a daily basis (i.e. large tractors, landscaping equipment, mowers, vehicles, trenching machines, and other maintenance equipment)
Ensures all exterior trash receptacles on campus are addressed on a routine basis
Coordinates the pick-up schedule for all campus dumpsters
Ensures the campus is free of debris and other items which may create safety concerns
Ensures Grounds equipment is appropriately maintained (i.e. light maintenance such as checking and adjusting brakes, minor repairs, adding fuel, water, oil; Sharpening and balancing mower blades; Cleaning and washing vehicles, etc.; and ensures pot holes in streets and parking lots are addressed in a timely fashion.