Grounds & Fleet Operations Manager

brandeis; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, seeks a Manager of Grounds & Fleet to lead the Grounds unit within Facilities Support Services. You will oversee daily operations for campus grounds and motor equipment, develop maintenance schedules, manage budgets, and supervise internal staff and external contractors.

Primary duties include fleet administration, safety compliance, and collaboration with Safety and other Facilities teams to deliver excellent service to the Brandeis community.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years with increasing responsibility in landscape maintenance.
• 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator license preferred.
• Hoist Engineer license preferred.
• United States Driver's License required.
• Mass. Certified Arborist preferred.
• CAT 37 Pesticide License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises Grounds team in landscape maintenance and snow removal operations.
• Performs administrative duties: payroll, budget tracking, PO creation, bid specs, capital project planning.
• Oversees vehicle and equipment maintenance and fleet program.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies with safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures hazardous materials handling and Integrated Pest Management compliance.
• Collaborates with Public Safety and other Facilities staff to provide top-quality service.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Turf Management and/or Landscape Design

Job description

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, seeks a Manager of Grounds & Fleet to lead the Grounds unit within Facilities Support Services. You will oversee daily operations for campus grounds and motor equipment, develop maintenance schedules, manage budgets, and supervise internal staff and external contractors.

Primary duties include fleet administration, safety compliance, and collaboration with Safety and other Facilities teams to deliver excellent service to the Brandeis community.