Grounds Maintenance Zone Supervisor

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

American University seeks a Grounds Maintenance Zone Supervisor responsible for enhancing campus beautification and sustainability. This role involves supervising maintenance operations, ensuring high standards of campus aesthetics, and leading a dedicated team. Candidates should possess a strong background in horticulture and grounds management, along with relevant certifications.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

200% matching retirement plan

Tuition benefits for staff and families

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of tree, shrub, and flower pruning techniques.
• D.C. pest control certification to be acquired within one year.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and performs grounds maintenance and snow removal tasks.
• Supervises and trains Groundskeeping staff.
• Operates all grounds equipment, ensuring safety and proper usage.

Skills

Horticulture maintenance practices

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Landscape Technician (CLT)

Tools

Irrigation systems

Grounds equipment

Job description

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Department

Grounds Management

Time Type

Full time

Job Type

Regular

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Work Modality

Full On Campus Presence

Union

Job Description:

Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Zone Supervisor position provides support to the Grounds Program through serving as a working supervisor for the purpose of enhancing overall campus beautification. Maintaining a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment. This job requires self-direction and limited supervision. This position reports directly to the Grounds Operations Manager along with other Grounds Supervisors. Reporting directly to this position are Senior Groundskeeper and Groundskeeper positions. The nature of this Supervisor role within the organization is to schedule and perform grounds maintenance, snow and ice removal, campus clean up, landscape installation, hardscape maintenance, and operate grounds equipment to promote campus beauty and distinction among urban universities.

Essential Functions

• Serves as team leader, schedules, and performs all grounds maintenance, hardscape maintenance, and various grounds related tasks and administrative duties within assigned zone ensuring team goals are met.
• Offers technical assistance to Groundskeeping staff.
• Instructs employees in removing trash and recyclable materials from designated exterior spaces and performs these duties as a working supervisor.
• Maintains open communication and encourages teamwork.
• Focuses on the interaction of people, facilities, and service delivery systems.
• Provides customer follow up to assure projects are completed in a manner that exceeds expectations.
• Supports facilities operations teams or zones, as necessary.
• Coordinates and assists in the implementation of campus projects (landscaping, laying sod, bollard and signage repair, etc.) utilizing resources within and outside the unit.
• Performs and assists in supervision of snow and ice removal.
• Available for weekend and overtime work as scheduled or needed for snow removal and other assigned work.
• Operates all grounds equipment including mowers, edgers, tractors, etc. and instructs staff on safe and proper equipment operation.
• Ability to operate irrigation systems, identifies irrigation problems and coordinates repairs.
• Plans and updates personal development goals to achieve pesticide and grounds maintenance certification requirements.
• Keeps abreast of changing technology within the greens industry.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• Directly supervises one Senior Groundskeeper and two Groundskeeper position(s).
• Schedules and performs special projects.
  
  

Competencies

• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Supporting Coworkers.
• Driving Continuous Improvement.
• Championing Customer Needs.
• Acting Strategically.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Full-Time.
• 40 hours per week.
  
  

Salary Range

• $29.09 - $37.82 per hour.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) Certification required or must be obtained within two years of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Skill in the operation of heavy trucks and grounds equipment.
• D.C. pest control certification (3A, B) or must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of operation of grounds equipment, horticulture maintenance practices and standards, irrigation systems, measuring and calculations as related to grounds care.
• Knowledge of most common plant names and where to find information on those which not familiar with.
• Knowledge of work methods, equipment, and procedures to assure health and safety standards and precautions are in compliance with District EPA, and OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of proper pruning techniques for trees, shrubs, and flowers. Professional landscape maintenance certification (PGMS, ALCA, PLCAA) or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
  
  

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [e-mail].

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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