Supervisor, Grounds & Facilities

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

About The Position

In partnership with the Director, the Supervisor of Grounds & Facilities provides leadership, management, accountability, solutions, and support for the Grounds/Facilities Support team. This role manages and provides vision and direction for department staff for effective and efficient operations, and assists in the development and growth of partnerships, processes, strategic initiatives, department, and division goals as related to the mission and vision of the College. The Supervisor may serve in the absence of the Director, when designated.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent education/training.
Three (3) years’ management or supervisory experience in facility management, business administration, skilled trades, or a related field; OR, at least five (5) years of facilities management experience.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Facilities Director, manages and directs the daily work of the Grounds/Facilities Support staff.
Supervises bargaining unit staff (e.g., approves leave and authorizes overtime as appropriate; conducts annual employee evaluations, takes corrective discipline action when needed, recommends pay increases, promotions, and other personnel actions; participates in employee selection process, orients, and trains staff); reviews and develops processes for efficient operations to meet the needs of campus staff, faculty, and students; collaborates with other campus services and departments.
Works in cooperation with other key areas of the College (e.g., Compliance, Police Department, Information Technology, etc.).
Provides supervision of snow removal operations and oversees landscaping responsibilities, including transplanting, removing, pruning, and planting flowers, trees, and bushes, and mulching.
Oversees chemical inventory and application.
Coordinates parking lot maintenance to include patching potholes and signage.
Oversees and coordinates moves and event set-ups as well as the College’s recycling program.
Ensures assigned work and scheduled functions are carried out in a timely and quality manner.
Inputs work orders and monitors the work order system to ensure timely completion and follow-through.
Performs related administrative duties.
May prepare various reports, records, and other documents; responds to emails and phone calls, attends various trainings and meetings.
Carries out, explains, interprets, and enforces college policies, safety procedures and the collective bargaining agreement.
Establishes and maintains contracts with various vendors for services including ordering supplies, exterior drain maintenance, parking lot maintenance, and tree removal.
Inventories and audits items including, but not limited to chemicals, uniforms, batteries, floor mats, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Orders needed equipment and supplies.
May request quotes for vendor purchases.
Coordinates and schedules repairs and maintenance of equipment.
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
Other duties as required.
Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.