GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

SSC Services; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SSC Services for Education seeks a Grounds Superintendent to lead a multi-faceted grounds operation in Tampa, FL. This hands-on role focuses on guiding, instructing, and developing a team, emphasizing high-quality landscape, hardscape, turf, trees, shrubs, and equipment maintenance.

You will train staff, manage inventory, control costs, and coordinate with unit directors on projects and events to ensure client satisfaction and account retention.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree, or 5-10 years of experience in Grounds Management.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
• Excellent communication with senior client & internal staff.
• Knowledge of trees, shrubs, plants, woody ornamentals, grasses, vines, and ground covers.
• Comprehension of landscape tools, tool maintenance, handling of small equipment and minor repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Experience managing employees.
• Work in inclement weather, lift, bend, stoop and occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work off/non-scheduled hours for campus events.

Responsibilities

• Train staff in operational procedures for grounds operations.
• Ensure Quality Assurance of work through a recorded QA system and frequent inspections.
• Train team in proper methods and SOPs for grounds.
• Work in the field under varied weather conditions (70% field, 30% admin).
• Control expenses within scope of responsibility.
• Provide weekly operating reports to Grounds Manager/Facility Director.
• Staffing and productivity management to meet targets.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and progressive counseling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Grounds management

Operations procedures

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Landscape tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Position Title:HARDSCAPE/SHOP MANAGER, TAMPA, FLORIDA

SSC Services for Educationis known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education isa Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, [e-mail].

Job Summary

The Grounds Superintendent provides leadership/ direction for a multi-faceted operation within grounds department. The focus of this job: work hands-on in leading, instructing, and educating various team members, emphasizing good grounds practices, and provide quality landscape, hardscape, turf, tree, shrubbery management as well as grounds equipment maintenance. Be disciplined and motivated to take stewardship of work responsibilities and remain organized. Coordinate with team leaders on projects and special events in a teamwork environment. Provide support to maintenance management operations as requested by Unit Director.

Responsibilities

• Properly train staff in operational procedures for operations
• Ensure Quality Assurance of work performed through recorded Q/A system and frequent inspections of team as work is performed
• Train team/ staff in proper methods, protocol for grounds using SOP’s (development may be required)
• Ability to work in field under extreme weather conditions, approximate work load 70% field work 30% administrative
• Control expenses within the scope of responsibility
• Provide weekly operating reports to Grounds Manager/ Facility Director
• Responsible for productivity and staffing that is appropriate to achieved results as outlined by Grounds Manager and Unit Director
• Conduct and assist in interviewing, hiring and progressive counseling/ coaching
• Maintain and support client satisfaction to ensure account retention
• Assist in customizing programs to meet client’s unique needs as required
• Training; Stay current with all requirements of job/ licenses and or certifications
• Train for safety compliance, operational procedures, and company policies
• Compliance, ensure compliance with SSC Compass, local, state and federal requirements which may include record keeping, training, or license/ certificationsInclusive of SDS, pesticide records
• Maintain logs for equipment maintenance and repairs
• Manage inventory levels for grounds supplies and insure proper purchasing procedures are followed

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree, or 5-10 years of experience in Grounds Management
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures
• Excellent communication with senior client & internal staff
• Knowledge of trees, shrubs, plants, woody ornamentals, grasses, vines, and ground covers
• Comprehension of landscape tools, tool maintenance, handling of small equipment (weed trimmer, pruning shears, loppers, hand prunes, nursery spade, shovel and rake) and minor repairs
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Experience managing employees
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Work in inclement weather, lift, bend, stoop and occasionally pick up 50lbs
• Ability to work off/ non-scheduled hours because of campus functions/ crop/ weather requirements
• Operate/ drive grounds related equipment & vehicles
• Knowledge or willingness to learn how to operate large equipment including tractor, skid steer, mower, sod cutter, trencher etc

SSC is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates atSSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_SSC.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.