Grounds Manager

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The Grounds Manager will lead a team of approximately 50 responsible for overseeing grounds and gardens operations. Reporting to the Department Head, the Manager provides guidance, direction, and long range/short term planning and directs operational policy including safety while also managing staffing needs, contractor resources and other priorities to align with Grounds and Facilities goals. In addition, the Manger will establish development and performance criteria for the assigned area in conjunction with departmental plans, goals, and procedures required to maintain Getty landscape and site(s) at a high level.

Getty has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Katie Dean, Partner, and Thomas Lapierre, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be submitted by email to Thomas at thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net.

Oversee complex Grounds operations including staffing, scheduling, training, equipment/vehicles, department records, contracts, safety, site fire prevention and project delivery.
• Ensure site care including: preservation of Getty's public gardens and horticulture resources, maintenance of grounds, fine gardens, wildland and urban interface, drainage maintenance, fire protection, and irrigation systems.
• Oversee horticultural care for assigned areas including pest control, fertilization and agronomy, plant care, tree care, problem identification, solving and communication
• Ensure aesthetics and standards for department. Work closely with campus architect and grounds archivist/Horticulturist maintaining architectural standards.
• Manages subordinate employees including mentoring, coaching, counseling, evaluating and coordinating the employee's work
• Manage and negotiate contracts and direct projects: Prepare work scopes, track project costs, and ensure project quality control guidelines are followed, as well as safety and regulatory compliance.
• Review, enforce and coach on operational safety and training. Oversee staff safety training and regulatory compliance documents. Manage, review and enforce operational safety, training needs with department and contractors
• Oversee spraying and treatment operations, chemical storage/disposal and report use to regulatory agencies
• Prepare and maintain internal and external compliance documents
• Work directly with internal clients & external contractors to plan and implement projects and activities
• Act as key manager with Grounds, Facilities and Security emergency planning. Expected to respond to emergencies at all hours.

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 to 7 years of supervisory and/or project/process management experience
• Proficiency in standard business software

• Demonstrated landscape management, maintenance and construction experience including experience with sustainability programs
• Deep knowledge of landscape construction standards and techniques commeasure with public gardens, higher education, and/or similar institutions.
• Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software, financial management systems, email applications, work management software, and centralized irrigation software
• Strong written and oral communicator. Bi-lingual Spanish language skills necessary
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing projects, budgets and procurement.
• Demonstrated experience with safety compliance, programs and training.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan - with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.