Assistant Manager Grounds - 530998

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an Assistant Manager of Grounds in Tuscaloosa. You will lead a team including Laborers, Groundskeepers, Team Leads, Truck Drivers and Equipment Operators, scheduling work and ensuring timely completion.

You will clarify requirements with customers, conduct on-site inspections, and coordinate with department events. This role requires flexibility for after-hours work and varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with 8+ years of groundskeeping experience, or an associate's degree with 6+ years, or a bachelor's with 4+ years, or a master's with 2+ years.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required; post-offer drug screen.
• Excellent scheduling, team leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule, and assign work for Laborers, Groundskeepers, Team Leads, Truck Drivers and Equipment Operators.
• Provide customer service by clarifying work orders, setting schedules, and following up upon completion.
• Conduct on-site inspections for work in progress and completed projects.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise management systems

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $57,200 - Midpoint: $74,300 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization

504103 - Grounds

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm; includes some nights, weekends, and campus events

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager of Grounds manages, schedules, and assigns work for Laborers, Groundskeepers, Team Leads, Truck Drivers, and Equipment Operators. Provides customer service by interacting with customers to clarify work orders, set work schedules, and follow up during and at completion of work. Conducts on-site inspections for work in progress and completed work projects.

Additional Department Summary

Required to work additional hours as needed, some after-hour special events, all home football game weekends, and on-call weekends. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of groundskeeping experience
• OR associate's degree and six (6) years of groundskeeping experience
• OR bachelor's degree and four (4) years of groundskeeping experience
• OR master's degree and two (2) years of groundskeeping experience

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge

Must be able to lift, handle and maneuver the tools, materials and supplies of the job. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and plans. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and enterprise management systems. Ability to effectively use systems for scheduling personnel and inventory, purchasing, communicating, and reporting. Ability to perform inspections. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Alabama Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicator certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. Degree in landscape horticulture, architecture, construction, business management, or similarly related field of study. Understanding of work-related Spanish communication.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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