Operations Supervisor (Grounds Shop) (17267)

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL
36d$40,000 - $43,500Onsite

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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Educational Services

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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