The California State University
Manager of Grounds & Landscape Services
The California State University, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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Job no:
533856Work type:
Management (MPP)Location:
SacramentoCategories:
MPP, At-Will, Custodial/Facilities, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Working Title:
Manager of Grounds & Landscape ServicesClassification Title:
Administrator IPriority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, September 29, 2024 @ 11:55pm PSTPlease Note: As of September 16, 2024 this position has been reposted and is under active recruitment. Apply today!Prior applicants need not re-apply.Position SummaryUnder the general direction of the Director of Grounds & Custodial Services provides leadership and oversight for all grounds and landscape maintenance, tree management, parking lot maintenance and athletic field maintenance and preparation for practice and games. Incumbent supervises a variety of grounds workers and specialists; responsible for performance assessment, establishment and monitoring of goals and objectives, motivation and professional development, corrective actions and progressive discipline. The incumbent is also responsible for operations management, implementing and monitoring appropriate policies and procedures, assuring quality standards are implemented for the landscape functions within the department, making recommendations for equipment and landscape purchases, participating in strategic planning for campus landscaping, and ensuring appropriate safety policies, procedures and practices are consistently followed.FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)Anticipated Hiring Range : $7,492 per month - $9,225 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.CSU Classification Salary Range : $3,938 per month - $11,703 per monthWork Hours : Monday - Friday, 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Other hours as required with the ability to work early morning hours, extended afternoons, and weekends.Department InformationGrounds and Landscaping Services is responsible for maintaining 170 landscaped acres and over 3,000 trees on a sprawling park-like Campus. We also have responsibility for maintaining walkways and parking improvements. Grounds and Landscape Services trims, irrigates, cleans, fertilizes, provides pest control, and renovates campus site improvements that encompass:Over 3,000 trees, comprising 250 species93 acres of lawn/turf16 acres of shrubs and ground coverMore than 21 miles of campus walkways60 acres of parking lots25 acres of undeveloped spaceIrrigation systems comprising 5 well pumps, 7 zone controllers, 750 valves, and 12,000 sprinklers headsMinimum Qualifications:Minimum of five (5) years working in a department that maintains the grounds for a large institutional facility, golf course, institute of higher education.Experience in a management/supervisory role.Experience working with contractors, vendors and building professionals.Experience providing customer service utilizing a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.Experience developing and implementing turf and general grounds maintenance plans and schedules.Experience using software for managing work in a manner that utilizes resources efficiently and tracks associated costs.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Excellent personnel management skills; comprehensive knowledge of effective personnel management practices.Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment necessary for landscape maintenance, including sports turf management, pest management, irrigation management, and arboriculture.Excellent time-management, planning, and organizational skills to meet the demands of multiple deadlines.Ability to adapt to organizational, procedural, policy, and technological changes.Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external constituents.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent computer skills and proficiency with standard office software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and a variety of on-line systems.Demonstrated ability to interpret landscape plans and organize complex landscape projects using common horticultural practices.Ability to understand and interpret the complexities of Collective Bargaining contracts in relation to the duties of this position.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of safety in the work place and ability to adhere to safety requirements and safe work practices and methods.Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.Conditions of Employment:Ability to pass background checkCertificates/Licenses:Valid driver’s license and safe driving recordPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture, park management or a related field.Five (5) years’ of experience in an applicable management role.Experience in an institutional/educational environment with a customer-oriented and service-centered focus.Experience maintaining NCAA level athletic fields and associated venues.Required Licenses/Certifications:CA Drivers License and maintenance of good driving record.Documents Needed to Apply (2):ResumeFailure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.Equal Employment Opportunity:California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
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Job no:
533856Work type:
Management (MPP)Location:
SacramentoCategories:
MPP, At-Will, Custodial/Facilities, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Working Title:
Manager of Grounds & Landscape ServicesClassification Title:
Administrator IPriority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, September 29, 2024 @ 11:55pm PSTPlease Note: As of September 16, 2024 this position has been reposted and is under active recruitment. Apply today!Prior applicants need not re-apply.Position SummaryUnder the general direction of the Director of Grounds & Custodial Services provides leadership and oversight for all grounds and landscape maintenance, tree management, parking lot maintenance and athletic field maintenance and preparation for practice and games. Incumbent supervises a variety of grounds workers and specialists; responsible for performance assessment, establishment and monitoring of goals and objectives, motivation and professional development, corrective actions and progressive discipline. The incumbent is also responsible for operations management, implementing and monitoring appropriate policies and procedures, assuring quality standards are implemented for the landscape functions within the department, making recommendations for equipment and landscape purchases, participating in strategic planning for campus landscaping, and ensuring appropriate safety policies, procedures and practices are consistently followed.FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)Anticipated Hiring Range : $7,492 per month - $9,225 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.CSU Classification Salary Range : $3,938 per month - $11,703 per monthWork Hours : Monday - Friday, 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Other hours as required with the ability to work early morning hours, extended afternoons, and weekends.Department InformationGrounds and Landscaping Services is responsible for maintaining 170 landscaped acres and over 3,000 trees on a sprawling park-like Campus. We also have responsibility for maintaining walkways and parking improvements. Grounds and Landscape Services trims, irrigates, cleans, fertilizes, provides pest control, and renovates campus site improvements that encompass:Over 3,000 trees, comprising 250 species93 acres of lawn/turf16 acres of shrubs and ground coverMore than 21 miles of campus walkways60 acres of parking lots25 acres of undeveloped spaceIrrigation systems comprising 5 well pumps, 7 zone controllers, 750 valves, and 12,000 sprinklers headsMinimum Qualifications:Minimum of five (5) years working in a department that maintains the grounds for a large institutional facility, golf course, institute of higher education.Experience in a management/supervisory role.Experience working with contractors, vendors and building professionals.Experience providing customer service utilizing a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.Experience developing and implementing turf and general grounds maintenance plans and schedules.Experience using software for managing work in a manner that utilizes resources efficiently and tracks associated costs.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Excellent personnel management skills; comprehensive knowledge of effective personnel management practices.Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment necessary for landscape maintenance, including sports turf management, pest management, irrigation management, and arboriculture.Excellent time-management, planning, and organizational skills to meet the demands of multiple deadlines.Ability to adapt to organizational, procedural, policy, and technological changes.Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external constituents.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent computer skills and proficiency with standard office software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and a variety of on-line systems.Demonstrated ability to interpret landscape plans and organize complex landscape projects using common horticultural practices.Ability to understand and interpret the complexities of Collective Bargaining contracts in relation to the duties of this position.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of safety in the work place and ability to adhere to safety requirements and safe work practices and methods.Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.Conditions of Employment:Ability to pass background checkCertificates/Licenses:Valid driver’s license and safe driving recordPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture, park management or a related field.Five (5) years’ of experience in an applicable management role.Experience in an institutional/educational environment with a customer-oriented and service-centered focus.Experience maintaining NCAA level athletic fields and associated venues.Required Licenses/Certifications:CA Drivers License and maintenance of good driving record.Documents Needed to Apply (2):ResumeFailure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.Equal Employment Opportunity:California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
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