Groundskeeping Senior Manager - Higher Education

Plan, direct and control all policies, procedures, operations, equipment, and personnel in the maintenance, installation, and care of facility grounds including all landscapes areas, natural areas, walks, driveways and parking areas, and irrigation system.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment with no injuries.
• Oversee the planning and scheduling of work for the grounds, to insure proper distribution of assignments and adequate personnel, space and equipment for performance of duties.
• Implement new procedures as needed and train employees in new techniques.
• Develop plan for grounds maintenance including cleaning and of streets, walks and parking areas, removal of snow and ice, the preparation and readiness of all campus property including playing fields for sporting events and physical education classes as well as the scheduled and special pickup of garbage and debris across campus.
• Oversee the planning and direction of proper disease and exterior pest control applications as required; oversee seeding and fertilizing operations as required; determine grass mowing priorities and schedules and the pruning and removal of shrubbery and trees as necessary.
• Review and inspect work in progress to insure completion on schedule.
• Coordinate support as requested for special events and meetings.
• Prepare project estimates for submittal to client for landscape related items.
• Determine fiscal requirements of the department and prepare budgetary recommendations.
• Conduct training programs for departmental employees on effective operation and compliance with departmental and regulatory agency requirements.
• Manage various personnel functions including hiring, promotion, merit recommendations, disciplinary actions and vacation schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, or a like field of study, preferred but not required.
• 5-10 years of experience in grounds maintenance management, including supervision of others.
• Extensive knowledge of landscape irrigation systems and Arboriculture. (Toro irrigation system knowledge preferred).
• Able to navigate in various CMMS systems.

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