Grounds Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Grounds Director is a hands-on supervisory position responsible for the management and appearance of the campus grounds. The Grounds Director and staff assist with resident events. The Grounds Director attends resident meetings, participates in budgeting, and stays current with technological advances and industry best practices. The Grounds Director exhibits professionalism and provides exceptional customer service to stakeholders at all times and works cohesively with other departments. The Grounds Director serves as a company liaison with city and county departments and personnel, utility companies, and other external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Grounds Director is responsible for all aspects of managing the campus grounds and related services.

• Monitors and ensures the campus amenities, i.e., turf, landscaping, floral and ornamental areas, shrubbery, and trees are maintained to provide an exceptional visual experience for stakeholders.
• Management of related contractors, greenhouse operations, snow and ice removal and treatment, storm response and cleanup, campus safety practices.
• Supervises grounds staff to include hiring, disciplinary, evaluation, and termination decisions in conjunction with Human Resources personnel. Ensures supervised employees complete required training and education and otherwise are compliant with the Employee Handbook. Ensures employees work within safety guidelines when operating equipment, using tools, working at heights, and when working around people.
• Assists with resident activities and events including planning, setup and take down, trash removal, traffic control, manning booths or activity areas, and transportation.
• Attends meetings with residents and responds to concerns collectively and/or individually as appropriate.
• Participates in budgeting and fiscal management and follows expense guidelines assigned by the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
• Provides a campus operations plan to COO for the coming growing season by February 1st of each year
• Stays current with technological advances and industry best practices via seminars, webinars, and other forms of collaboration, research, and education.
• Communicates with leadership per guidelines and mechanisms established by the COO.
• Participates in employee education requirements, attends mandatory meetings, and abides by policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
• Exhibits professionalism and provides exceptional customer service to stakeholders at all times and works cohesively with other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

General Requirements:

• Must have current driver’s license in good standing with the state of Kansas.
• Must have good driving record and meet all organizational and insurance company requirements to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Must be bondable, insurable, and pass a complete background check.
• Must follow federal, state, and organizational regulations and guidelines, including those related to resident rights.
• Must have a high school or equivalent diploma.

Other Requirements:

• Maintains well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of The Wesley.
• Constantly learns and adapts to changes on the job.
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Experience/Job Knowledge:

• Must have supervisory experience in grounds management profession.
• Must have strong working knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems, landscaping installation and maintenance, drainage systems, and flower, tree, and shrub care.
• Must have basic working knowledge of general plumbing and electrical systems and devices.
• Must have basic working knowledge of grounds-related equipment and tools including mowers, trimmers, trenchers, tractors, skid-steers, etc.
• Must have certification to apply related chemicals including herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
• Certifications in related areas of study, e.g., Master Gardener certification, preferred.