The Grounds Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for supervising the grounds crew in daily operation of grounds maintenance and landscaping.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Responsible for supervising all technical phases of groundskeeping operations and grounds maintenance functions.
- Operates and maintains all assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Identifies and maintains the majority of turfgrasses, trees, shrubs, and bedding plants on campus.
- Instructs crew members in the planting techniques, care, and maintenance of campus landscaping.
- Supervises and participates in the care, maintenance, and preparation of all outdoor athletic facilities.
- Tracks grounds crew assignments and monitors the time to complete assigned tasks through the campus work order system.
- Marks, paints, and maintains athletic field lines year-round to ensure optimal playing conditions.
- Obtaining quote from local firms for contractual services.
- Maintains general and inventory records.
- Authorizes requisitions of equipment, tools, and supplies and arranges for shipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Prerequisites:
- Minimum two-year college degree is required
- 3-5 years of landscaping experience with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
- Experience with installing, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems
- Pesticide certification for turfgrass and ornamentals is preferred
- Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with various groups of employees.
- Demonstrate supervisory ability to direct the workflow of subordinate employees.
- Demonstrate supervisory skills such as organizing, coordinating, leading and counseling for the effective supervision of the grounds staff.
- Extensive knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
- Available to be on-call for emergencies such as storms and snow events.
- Ability to work weekends to cover campus events, when needed.
- Knowledge of proper use and daily maintenance of equipment.
- Knowledge of soils and fertilizers and proper landscaping techniques.
- Snow removal and equipment preparation and maintenance
- Able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds.
Professional Expectations:
- Demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
- Exhibit a helpful and polite attitude toward faculty, staff, and students, with an understanding of their needs and respect for their privacy.
- Show a willingness to adapt to the changing demands of the position.
- Participate as a team player, assisting co-workers as needed.
