Assistant Grounds Supervisor

Trine University - Fort Wayne; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution located in Angola, Indiana is seeking a Grounds Manager to oversee and manage grounds personnel, implement the management plan, and ensure the maintenance of campus properties. Candidates should have an Associate degree in science and technology or extensive supervisory experience, with a strong background in grounds maintenance and operations. This role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in grounds management.
• Two years of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate various pieces of grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise grounds personnel.
• Conduct safety inspections of grounds equipment.
• Plan and execute the grounds management plan.
• Oversee inventory control and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare athletic fields for practices and competitions.
• Plan weekly work applying agronomic and administrative expertise to maintenance standards and goals.
• Oversee scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment.
• Inspect all areas to evaluate management standards.
• Maintain inventory control and oversee equipment maintenance programs.
• Communicate goals and plans with top management.
• Set-ups for special events.
• Perform tasks: mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, and landscape/flower bed care.
• Operate skid loader, forklift, backhoe, mini-excavator, tractors, mowers, etc.
• Trim or remove trees.
• Remove litter from Trine Property.
• Transport trash from buildings to designated locations.
• Maintain parking lots and parking lot signage.
• Keep shop and grounds equipment in safe working condition.
• Prepare athletic fields for practice and competition.
• Perform weekly quality control inspections of the assigned area.
• Provide Grounds Manager with budget input for maintenance and capital upgrades.
• Plan and direct snow removal to keep campus safe.

Skills

Grounds management

Supervisory experience

Safety inspection skills

Equipment operation

Budget input for maintenance

Education

Associate degree in science and technology

Three years supervisory experience

Tools

Skid loader

Forklift

Backhoe

Tractors

Mowers

Mowers

Job description

This position is responsible for ensuring that the appearance of Trine Properties meets the standards established by the University and the implementation of the Grounds Department Grounds Management Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and supervision of grounds personnel
• Responsible for assisting with the grounds management plan
• Conduct safety inspection of grounds equipment, fleet, and assigned areas
• Participate in Strategic and long-range planning meetings
• Training of personnel
• Plans all weekly work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and goals
• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish specified projects
• Frequently inspects all areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved
• Responsible for all inventory control and overseeing the equipment maintenance programs
• Communicates regularly with members of the top management to discuss goals, plans, and future plans
• Set-ups for special events
• Perform tasks: mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, and landscape/flower bed care
• Have the ability to operate skid loader, forklift, backhoe, mini-excavator, tractors, mowers, etc.
• Trim or remove trees
• Remove litter from Trine Property
• Transport trash from buildings to designated locations
• Maintain parking lots
• Maintain parking lot signage
• Maintain shop and grounds equipment safe working condition
• Prepare athletic fields for practice and competition
• Perform quality control inspections weekly of the assigned area
• Provide the Grounds Manager with budget input for the maintenance and capital improvement of grounds properties and equipment needs
• Plan and direct plans for all snow removal to provide for a clean and safe campus properties for all students, faculty, and staff

Education and/or Experience

• An Associate degree in science and technology, or three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Two years of experience maintaining a golf course, athletic fields, campus grounds care and maintenance, or landscaping.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.