Site Supervisor
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$ 65000 - 68000
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Join Our Team as a Site Supervisor at DMU!
At Des Moines University (DMU) youll be part of a missiondriven team making a lasting impact on the future of Medicine and Health Sciences. Were seeking a dedicated and selfmotivated Site Supervisor to oversee the daytoday operations of our 3200 Grand Avenue property. In this handson role youll take ownership of maintaining both the grounds and buildingsoccupied and unoccupiedwhile leading a team of Facilities Management staff. Youll work independently much of the time but also collaborate closely with the onsite Building Custodian to ensure the property meets DMUs high standards. If youre passionate about keeping spaces functional welcoming and wellmaintainedand take pride in great customer servicethis could be the perfect fit.
What youll do:
- Ensure University grounds are attractive and wellkept by planning daily workload. Walk/view grounds routinely and walk occupied spaces at least weekly to interact with employees and seek feedback for any building or grounds concerns.
- Track work assignments and special duties. Perform necessary work including seasonal grounds maintenance preventive maintenance plans planting pruning cultivating seeding and fertilizing of the grounds.
- Provides a safe campus environment by completing the removal of snow ice leaves fallen branches other weathergenerated debris and trash from all University grounds.
- Assist Director with creating a comprehensive 5 10 and 15year facilities plan for 3200 Grand property.
- Ensure the site has equipment and supplies necessary to perform duties by estimating the types and amounts of materials and equipment needed for specific groundskeeping projects.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities for direct reports in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing and/or motivating and/or training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
What we are looking for:
- High school diploma or the equivalent is required additional education a plus.
- Four years experience in building maintenance responsibilities; working at an educational institution a plus.
- Two years experience in landscaping or responsibilities related to maintaining corporate grounds.
- Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Iowa Drivers License.
- Must have or have the ability to obtain a chauffers license.
- Supervision experience a plus.
*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.
Total Rewards:
Our employees are what make DMU special so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan 10 retirement match flexible work arrangements community service time tuition assistance professional development funding and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a wellbalanced lifestyle. Visit to learn more about our benefits.
DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks paid time off free use of wellness facilities and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.
The salary range for this role is $65000 $68000.
About:
Founded in 1898 Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and College of Health Sciences offering ten graduate degree programs.
Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.
It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023 we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88acre campus in West Des Moines Iowa while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This stateoftheart campus includes technologyrich flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
DMU enhances our communitys quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.
At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.
Required Documents:
Resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at Facilities Management
Status: Exempt
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
