Grounds Supervisor

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidates education experience and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

This position is responsible for supervising all university grounds maintenance crews and complete oversight of planting pruning and cultivating of trees shrubs and flowers as well as all seeding fertilizing mowing and trimming of university grounds. This position is also responsible for supervising the removal of snow ice leaves fallen branches other weather-generated debris and trash from all university grounds instructing staff in the proper use of tools and equipment and assisting the director with administration and management of grounds functions. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Ensure that the grounds are attractive and well-kept by planning work assignments and actively supervising the quality of ground maintenance services;
• Ensure established standards are achieved by regularly inspecting the work of grounds maintenance crews identifying corrective measures to be taken when necessary and appropriate and facilitating the training of grounds maintenance staff in the safe and proper operation of all tools and equipment;
• Provide a safe campus environment by supervising the removal of snow ice leaves fallen branches other weather-generated debris and trash from all grounds;
• Ensure that staff have the equipment/supplies necessary to perform their duties by estimating the types and amounts of materials/equipment needed for specific projects ordering/contracting for their purchase issuing to staff and tracking/recording usage;
• Establish and maintain staff training for services performed including operation of equipment safe use of chemicals and employee interactions;
• Encourage the exercise of initiative by fostering pride in maintaining the campus to the highest departmental standards;
• Track work assignments and special duties including seasonal grounds maintenance plans preventive maintenance plans snow removal plans and supervise planting pruning cultivating seeding and fertilizing of grounds;
• Maintain operations within budgetary constraints by assisting in tracking/monitoring the use of labor and supplies;
• Maintain frequent observation of crews projects grounds and daily staff activity as well as handle problems report safety issues student needs light outages damages etc.;
• Evaluate grounds maintenance staff performance maintain compliance with all procedures processes and policies and recommend actions as necessary;
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages the knowledge of respect for and development of skills to engage with a diverse population of staff faculty administrators students and the public;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/equivalent is required;
• Completion of a bachelors degree OR significant (10 years) of related experience is required;
• Five years of supervisory experience required;
• At least five years of experience managing multiple reports required;
• Current valid drivers license is required.

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions please email or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.