What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Grounds Supervisor, SG-14 position at SUNY Geneseo?
Position Summary
HIGHLIGHTS
The SUNY Geneseo Facilities Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Head Grounds Supervisor.
In this role, you’ll serve as manager of the grounds maintenance operations. You’ll oversee Facility Operations Assistants 1 and 2 (Grounds) responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, gardens, athletic fields, walkways, parking lots, and roads on campus.
Your responsibilities will include:
The SUNY Geneseo Facilities Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Head Grounds Supervisor.
In this role, you’ll serve as manager of the grounds maintenance operations. You’ll oversee Facility Operations Assistants 1 and 2 (Grounds) responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, gardens, athletic fields, walkways, parking lots, and roads on campus.
Your responsibilities will include:
- training employees and providing detailed oral and written instructions to direct reports
- managing all administrative functions for grounds and garage personnel
- project planning
- procurement and purchasing services
- personnel and employee relations
- inventory and budget projections and analysis
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Four years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which two years involved supervisory experience over subordinates; or one year as a Supervisor of Grounds.
When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. As determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to possess appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which two years involved supervisory experience over subordinates; or one year as a Supervisor of Grounds.
When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. As determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to possess appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING NEEDS
- Experience in the management of landscaping & grounds care operations including turf management, plant care, snow removal, storm drainage, and pavement
- Ability to understand and follow directions, read, write, and communicate
- Ability to interact with Facilities staff and members of the campus community in a congenial, supportive, and service-oriented manner
- Proven record of dependability and past work performance
Salary : $59,049