Supervisor Groundskeeping

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02/19/2022
Category:
Facilities Management
Military
Supervisor, Groundskeeping
Job ID:
239809
Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
About Us
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Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Supervises the landscaping maintenance of all University grounds keeping crews and directs the planting, pruning, and cultivating of trees, shrubs, and flowers, and the seeding, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming of all University grounds.
Responsibilities
Supervises and performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks and duties in support of various services provided by the grounds team
Installs plant materials, operates, repairs and maintains various types of grounds equipment and hand tools
Knowledge of proper and safe use of equipment, chemicals, tools, etc.
Acts as the lead in the absence of leadership
Oversees assigned staff that perform grounds maintenance duties (i.e. trash pickup, mowing, edging, blowing, weed trimming, weed pulling)
Provides advisement to management related to staff performance
Instructs by demonstration and trains employees in the safe and proper use of all related equipment and processes
Manages time and assignments throughout the day following Grounds Task List
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license
Required Experience
Three (3) years related work experience and at least two (2) years supervisory experience in the safe operations of mowing and landscape equipment
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Additional licensing or certification may be required for select roles
Preferred Experience
Experience operating landscape equipment
Prior experience supervising small crews
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to perform heavy labor outdoors in all types of weather Able to use a variety of standard power and hand tools safely and efficiently Wears the appropriate safety and protective equipment Able to delegate giving clear and concise directions to staff Able to keep records, prepare work and time reports Able to identify plants and knowledge of proper care including pruning, planting and watering Able to drive University vehicles (gator, golf carts, etc.) to different areas Able to work extended shifts and weekends on short notice; based on the condition of the facilities, grounds and campus event schedule Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment and products
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national, origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
Yes, this position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced DMV Drug Screen
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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