Groundskeeping Supervisor
Groundskeeping Supervisor
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Job Description
Job Title:
Groundskeeping Supervisor
Kent Campus Kent OH
Salary:
$19.09 per hour
Basic Function:
Plans and supervises the grounds maintenance functions and staff of a designated area of campus. Reports to Operations Manager Grounds.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Planning and directing the work activities of employees; assigning and monitoring work duties and responsibilities; establishing and modifying work methods schedules and priorities.
Interviewing job applicants and conducting performance evaluations of classified employees.
Recommending formal personnel actions (e.g. hiring termination promotion discipline layoff/recall) for assigned employees and initiating appropriate action to implement recommendations.
Communicating and enforcing policies and procedures; resolving problems; addressing employee concerns and complaints and adjusting grievances.
Monitoring and maintaining records of employees work hours overtime/compensatory time sick leave vacation performance and related information; authorizing time worked and recommending the approval/disapproval of leave requests.
Ensuring appropriate training of staff; identifying training needs; developing and implementing training activities.
Plans the daily groundskeeping and subspecialty activities within assigned area of campus.
Inspects completed work.
Directs the propagation and cultivation of turf trees shrubs and flowers; may supervise the application of pesticides insecticides and fertilizers and the maintenance of all outdoor athletic facilities; supervises snow and ice removal.
Supervises the excavation of steam lines streets and sidewalks by equipment operators.
Maintains activity log and record of related costs; prepares reports.
Maintains inventory records; requisitions supplies and equipment.
May work with subspecialty areas including waste management athletic fields equipment operations horticulture etc.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent plus formal course work in horticulture and/or agronomy and turf management. A minimum of two years of groundskeeping experience to include one year of supervisory experience.
License/Certification:
Valid Ohio drivers license with safe driving record if driving required by position. Must possess valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with proper endorsements and safe driving record or obtain as soon as possible with extension up to 9 months from date of hire if position requires operation of vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Ohio Revised Code. Pesticide applicators license or be able to successfully complete requirements for license during employee probationary will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.
Knowledge Of:
Inventory control
Sports turf maintenance if required by position
Skill In:
Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g. to transmit work directives to explain policies and procedures)
Written communication (e.g. to compose correspondence reports etc.
Grounds maintenance (e.g. applying sprays planting pruning trimming transplanting etc. and safety procedures
Operation of heavy motorized equipment (e.g. mower tractor chain saw bulldozer backhoe grader etc.
Use of hand and power tools
Ability To:
Supervise interview evaluate discipline and train employees
Plan and direct work activities to manage time effectively and set priorities
Resolve problems independently and make decisions
Read and comprehend a variety of written materials
Diagnose problems with lawns flowers shrubs etc. and determine appropriate action (e.g. identify treatment for diseased trees etc.
Evaluate new horticulture agronomy and turf management developments and determine their feasibility
Maintain accurate records
Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds
Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimals and to calculate percentages)
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:
Assessments:
Asterisk * indicates knowledge skills abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Works primarily outdoors; exposed to variable weather conditions dirt chemicals loud equipment noise potentially dangerous equipment (e.g. mower tractor); requires light physical effort (e.g. bending stooping walking lifting) to demonstrate equipment use and to check work sites and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g. manhole cover jackhammer); may work varied hours and shifts to include early mornings and evenings; requires oncampus travel.
Working Schedule:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; however schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.
Additional Information:
Must pass a security check.
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.
For official job descriptions visit State University is a SmokeFree TobaccoFree University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
