Grounds Manager

• Manage the placement, care and maintenance of campus landscapes, including greenspace, ornamental beds, trees and athletic fields.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of campus infrastructure including sidewalks, roadways, pavers, utility fixtures and equipment (picnic tables, bike racks, waste receptacles, etc.)
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of campus utilities and infrastructure including above and below grade features of the campus sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and lighting systems.
• Provide direct supervision of grounds and gardens personnel, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; developing and appraising employees’ performance; and addressing day to day staffing issues such as scheduling, time management, and problem resolution. Support staff with the organization and implementation of best practices and processes that promote department success.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for the Grounds Department, including oversight of the annual budget allocation for the Gardens Department.
• Maintain inventory; order equipment and supplies including seasonal materials such as seed, fertilizer, and road salt.
• Create and manage and work orders through the University’s CMMS, Maintenance Direct™. Assign work orders to appropriate facilities’ staff and monitor status with periodic checks and reporting.
• Develop and monitor ongoing Preventative and Deferred Maintenance programs for departmental equipment, grounds-related infrastructure, and other areas as required.
• Provide excellent customer service to faculty, staff, students, and off-campus customers including maintaining availability and assisting with resolving customer service issues.
• Work with third party contractors in all phases of project management including setting up the scope of work, procuring bids, oversight of work, and conducting follow-up punch-list audits.
• Work irregular hours due to the nature of the position, including serving in a regular on-call rotation with the Facilities Managers.
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work. Report all safety-related concerns to supervisor.
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives