Head Grounds Supervisor, SG-14

Geneseo; Village of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Head Grounds Supervisor to lead the grounds and garage teams, manage maintenance programs, and oversee budget planning for campus grounds operations.

The role requires supervisory experience in grounds maintenance, a NYS driver's license, and eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship. Full-time appointment in Facilities Services on campus.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Valid New York State driver's license appropriate for vehicle operated.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of grounds and garage crew engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping.
• Respond, prioritize, and schedule requests for routine to urgent grounds maintenance service.
• Schedule and assign work crews to specific jobs and monitor progress and use of materials and equipment.
• Provide training to staff on proper use of equipment and materials.
• Monitor performance to meet quality standards.
• Organize special events for campus-wide grounds projects.
• Assist in planning landscaping and other grounds projects with manpower/material estimates.
• Provide managerial oversight for garage operations and fleet management.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references must be current/past supervisors.

• References will be contacted at the time of interviews.

Your application materials must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the posting.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title

Department

Department Facilities Services

Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS
The SUNY Geneseo Facilities Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Head Grounds Supervisor.
In this role, you’ll serve as manager of the grounds maintenance operations. You’ll oversee Facility Operations Assistants 1 and 2 (Grounds) responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, gardens, athletic fields, walkways, parking lots, and roads on campus.
Your responsibilities will include:

• training employees and providing detailed oral and written instructions to direct reports
• managing all administrative functions for grounds and garage personnel
• project planning
• procurement and purchasing services
• personnel and employee relations
• inventory and budget projections and analysis

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Four years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which two years involved supervisory experience over subordinates; or one year as a Supervisor of Grounds. When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. As determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to possess appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING NEEDS

• Experience in the management of landscaping & grounds care operations including turf management, plant care, snow removal, storm drainage, and pavement
• Ability to understand and follow directions, read, write, and communicate
• Ability to interact with Facilities staff and members of the campus community in a congenial, supportive, and service-oriented manner
• Proven record of dependability and past work performance

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Salary Minimum of SG-14: $59,049

Special Instructions to Applicant

SHIFT : Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references must be current/past supervisors.

• References will be contacted at the time of interviews.

Your application materials must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the posting.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
  different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
  contributions of each individual.
• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
  empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
  communities.
• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
  environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
  past and our obligations to the future.

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job‑related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at [phone] or email [e-mail] . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

• Supervise and coordinate activities of grounds and garage crew engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities
• Respond, prioritize, and schedule requests for routine to urgent grounds maintenance service
• Schedule and assign work crew to specific jobs and actively check worksites to ensure projects are progressing according to schedule and that materials and equipment are being used properly
• Provide training to staff by demonstrating proper use of equipment and materials
• Monitor performance to ensure specific tasks to meet quality standards
• Organize special events for campus-wide grounds projects
• Assist in the planning of landscaping and other grounds projects by preparing rough sketches and schedules and estimates of the manpower, materials, and equipment needed to accomplish the project
• Provide managerial oversight for garage operation and serve as fleet manager in support of the campus mission
• Improve and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure maximum return on investment of all equipment, vehicles, and rolling stock
• Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules and activities for all facilities grounds & garage equipment and campus vehicles (including ATVs)
• Ensure daily inspections and cleaning take place for all equipment to ensure prolonged life, usefulness, and safety of equipment to minimize breakdowns, failures, and hazards
• Plan for snow emergencies and assign staff as required to respond to such emergencies
• Report to Assistant Director of Custodial & Grounds on the progression of projects
• Coordinate and oversee athletic and track setups for campus sporting events

Percentage Of Time 50%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 2: Administrative Functions

• Prepare purchase orders and justification for grounds/garage materials, equipment, and supplies
• Assist in the selection of grounds contractors and monitor the work to ensure completion according to contract specifications
• Prepare the annual equipment, supplies, and personnel budget and justification for grounds/garage department operational costs
• Maintain the grounds inventory system
• Develop, implement, and maintain cohesive landscaping
• Collaborate with appropriate departments across campus in advance of special campus events
• Participate in the interview process and selection of new staff
• Evaluate work performance and recommend retention or termination of employees
• Handle employee relations issues including counseling and discipline
• Maintain records of employee time, work performed and materials used
• Write performance programs and evaluations

Percentage Of Time 30%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 3: Grounds Care Knowledge

• Maintain awareness to safely implement fertilizers, sprays, and dusts to control and eradicate pests
• Implement proper methods of planting cultivating and caring for trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns

Percentage Of Time 20%

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have four years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which two years involved supervisory experience over subordinates; or one year as a Supervisor of Grounds?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have in managing landscaping or grounds care operations that include turf management, plant care, snow removal and storm drainage and pavement?
  • No experience
  • 1-3 years experience
  • 4+ years experience