Grounds Manager
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$ 68640 - 75000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.
Job Summary:
Join Point Loma Nazarene University as our next Grounds Manager and take the lead in cultivating a safe sustainable and stunning campus environment across our San Diego locations. If youre a proactive relationshipdriven leader with a passion for excellence and stewardship this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.Salary:
Pay range $68640 $75000
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidates experience education skills and other factors including internal equity and university funding resources.
Internal Classification: Career Track Manager Job Level 1
Job Status:
Full time***
Job Description:
What Were Looking For:
A collaborative leader who thrives in teamoriented serviceminded environments
Experience managing largescale grounds or landscape operations across multiple sites
Familiarity with sustainable landscaping and horticultural best practices
Ability to mentor and train staff and student workers in safety and operational standards
Skilled in coordinating with campus departments for landscape and event support
Strong organizational skills to manage work plans schedules and project timelines
Capacity to oversee vendor relationships and thirdparty contractors
Experience supporting athletic field maintenance and understanding field safety requirements
Ability to stay current on environmental and safety regulations related to groundskeeping
Proactive mindset for identifying maintenance needs and initiating timely solutions
Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred
What Youll Be Doing:
Supervising and developing Grounds staff and student workers
Planning and executing seasonal landscaping strategies across all campus grounds
Leading daily operations for lawn care irrigation pruning and planting
Conducting inspections to ensure consistent quality and safety standards
Managing the care and readiness of athletic fields in coordination with Athletics staff
Overseeing groundsrelated purchasing and contributing to budgeting processes
Maintaining compliance with pesticide and fertilizer regulations
Supporting campuswide events through strategic landscaping coordination
Collaborating with campus stakeholders to enhance outdoor spaces
Representing Grounds in crossdepartmental meetings and planning efforts
Qualifications:
A degree in Horticulture or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of four years of professional experience in groundskeeping or landscape management including at least two years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience in budget management and expenditure tracking is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students faculty staff and external partners
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a teamoriented environment and contribute to a culture of service and mutual respect
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform both administrative and handson tasks including extended periods of sitting standing or walking outdoors.
Proficient in the use of standard office equipment including a computer keyboard monitor and telephone.
Visual acuity to read printed materials and electronic documents; auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone.
Ability to stoop bend push pull and lift up to 10 pounds as needed during daily operations.
Comfortable working in a variety of weather conditions typical to outdoor campus environments.
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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
