Superintendent, Grounds

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•$60,000 - $65

About The Position

Plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the grounds unit. Develop and implement groundskeeping and landscaping operations plan for all RecSports outdoor recreation spaces. Develop, manage and monitor records through daily inspections. Assist in the development and management of the unit budget. Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor full-time RecSports grounds staff members and student staff members. Ensure staff is properly trained to perform their jobs according to policies and procedures. Plan and lead staff meetings, assign daily tasks, approve time and absence requests, and set goals and deadlines for the unit. Conduct daily inspections, coordinate safety audits and collaborate with UF departments to ensure compliance with all university and departmental standards. Provide feedback to supervisor regarding the safety and condition of outdoor facilities and equipment. Immediately document and address all safety concerns.

Requirements

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in a recognized trade and appropriate experience for a total of five years; or a high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Designated essential employee and may be required to work during campus closures.

Nice To Haves

Proven success demonstrating key competencies, including accountability, collaboration, communication, execution, financial management, integrity, problem solving, and talent selection.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the grounds unit.
Develop and implement groundskeeping and landscaping operations plan for all RecSports outdoor recreation spaces.
Develop, manage and monitor records through daily inspections.
Assist in the development and management of the unit budget.
Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor full-time RecSports grounds staff members and student staff members.
Ensure staff is properly trained to perform their jobs according to policies and procedures.
Plan and lead staff meetings, assign daily tasks, approve time and absence requests, and set goals and deadlines for the unit.
Conduct daily inspections, coordinate safety audits and collaborate with UF departments to ensure compliance with all university and departmental standards.
Provide feedback to supervisor regarding the safety and condition of outdoor facilities and equipment.
Immediately document and address all safety concerns.