Supervisor, Groundskeeping at KSU

Kennesaw GA

28 February, 2022

3:38 PM

Description

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 ListRequired 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 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 Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University 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.  Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007.  Participant ID: 61415 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. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf Please apply online at:  https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=239809&PostingSeq=1