Sodexo
General Manager 2 - Grounds
Sodexo, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, 32118
Unit Description
Do you have experience managing sports fields? Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference. Sodexo is seeking an experienced Grounds Manager for our client partners at
Bethune Cookman University in beautiful Daytona Beach, FL . A strong sense of organization and urgency is required for this role. Excellent skills with Work Order Systems like Maximo and SMS are required. Our salary is on the higher end of the posted range, and
RELOCATION is available!Artificial turf field management experience is required, and a Pesticide Applicator License along with a strong Agronomy and Horticulture background are preferred.We need a leader who is successful at coordination with a planning mindset and possesses strong communication and computer skills. The successful candidate for this role will have an excellent eye for detail, dedication to get the work done, and the compassion to mentor, train, lead, and manage our cohesive team. We need a proactive thinker, organized enough to balance office and field duties equally.Enjoy a campus working environment with great clients and students. Our successful candidate will have an excellent eye for detail on edging, trimming, flower beds, trees, lawns, and athletic fields, along with excellent people management skills, communicating frequently with the team to reduce turnover and with the Sodexo management team on preventative and projected maintenance, mulch, spraying, and irrigation. Experience with irrigation systems including replacement will be helpful. Our ideal candidate will possess mechanical knowledge and be able to manage hourly teams to promote employee retention.We enjoy a long-term partnership with our client and students. Strong skills and experience with hardscapes, walking and biking paths, and sidewalks campus-wide are preferred. We have an outstanding crew who work well together and are dedicated to managing the pristine appearance of the campus. This position will oversee campus events involving collaboration with Student Life, Parking and Transportation, and Special Events including graduation and homecoming.Key Responsibilities:Plan, organize, and oversee the daily activities of all campus grounds and landscaping services staff.Establish and continuously review performance standards, goals, and objectives.Manage external vendors.Knowledge of Irrigation Systems is a plus.Certification in pesticide application preferred.Manage seasonal plantings and pesticide applications.Manage budget for the entire Grounds Program, purchasing, repair, and materials.Present a professional personal appearance that reflects the University image and brand.Schedule and perform routine inspections of all campus grounds and landscape to ensure quality.Ensure service staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and other safety gear are used properly.Manage the hiring, performance management, and professional development process for frontline hourly team.Execute and update yearly the campus snow removal plan and manage maintenance of snow removal and equipment.Ensure all grounds and facilities vehicles and equipment are maintained to a safe and serviceable condition and that workshop facilities are kept clean and tidy.Requirements:Artificial turf field management experience required.Preferred 3 years of Grounds leadership experience.Knowledge of hardscapes, machinery, and fencing strongly preferred.Understanding of large mowers and grounds equipment maintenance as well as hand-held equipment including trimmers, lawn-edgers, seeders, and more.Experience working with and maintaining sports fields, both natural grass and synthetic, preferred.Computer literacy as well as excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent, and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring, and career growth opportunities.Make an Immediate Impact:Sodexo is the North American leader for Quality of Life Services. More than 150,000 Sodexo employees work to improve the quality of daily life for our 13,000 client sites in North America. Sodexo partners with clients to help them attain their strategic vision by developing Facility Management service solutions that increase the effectiveness of their people, enhance their business processes, and optimize their infrastructure, which deliver tangible outcomes.What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Wellness Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.Basic Management Experience – 3 years.Basic Functional Experience – 3 years of work experience in facilities grounds maintenance.Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
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Do you have experience managing sports fields? Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference. Sodexo is seeking an experienced Grounds Manager for our client partners at
Bethune Cookman University in beautiful Daytona Beach, FL . A strong sense of organization and urgency is required for this role. Excellent skills with Work Order Systems like Maximo and SMS are required. Our salary is on the higher end of the posted range, and
RELOCATION is available!Artificial turf field management experience is required, and a Pesticide Applicator License along with a strong Agronomy and Horticulture background are preferred.We need a leader who is successful at coordination with a planning mindset and possesses strong communication and computer skills. The successful candidate for this role will have an excellent eye for detail, dedication to get the work done, and the compassion to mentor, train, lead, and manage our cohesive team. We need a proactive thinker, organized enough to balance office and field duties equally.Enjoy a campus working environment with great clients and students. Our successful candidate will have an excellent eye for detail on edging, trimming, flower beds, trees, lawns, and athletic fields, along with excellent people management skills, communicating frequently with the team to reduce turnover and with the Sodexo management team on preventative and projected maintenance, mulch, spraying, and irrigation. Experience with irrigation systems including replacement will be helpful. Our ideal candidate will possess mechanical knowledge and be able to manage hourly teams to promote employee retention.We enjoy a long-term partnership with our client and students. Strong skills and experience with hardscapes, walking and biking paths, and sidewalks campus-wide are preferred. We have an outstanding crew who work well together and are dedicated to managing the pristine appearance of the campus. This position will oversee campus events involving collaboration with Student Life, Parking and Transportation, and Special Events including graduation and homecoming.Key Responsibilities:Plan, organize, and oversee the daily activities of all campus grounds and landscaping services staff.Establish and continuously review performance standards, goals, and objectives.Manage external vendors.Knowledge of Irrigation Systems is a plus.Certification in pesticide application preferred.Manage seasonal plantings and pesticide applications.Manage budget for the entire Grounds Program, purchasing, repair, and materials.Present a professional personal appearance that reflects the University image and brand.Schedule and perform routine inspections of all campus grounds and landscape to ensure quality.Ensure service staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and other safety gear are used properly.Manage the hiring, performance management, and professional development process for frontline hourly team.Execute and update yearly the campus snow removal plan and manage maintenance of snow removal and equipment.Ensure all grounds and facilities vehicles and equipment are maintained to a safe and serviceable condition and that workshop facilities are kept clean and tidy.Requirements:Artificial turf field management experience required.Preferred 3 years of Grounds leadership experience.Knowledge of hardscapes, machinery, and fencing strongly preferred.Understanding of large mowers and grounds equipment maintenance as well as hand-held equipment including trimmers, lawn-edgers, seeders, and more.Experience working with and maintaining sports fields, both natural grass and synthetic, preferred.Computer literacy as well as excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent, and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring, and career growth opportunities.Make an Immediate Impact:Sodexo is the North American leader for Quality of Life Services. More than 150,000 Sodexo employees work to improve the quality of daily life for our 13,000 client sites in North America. Sodexo partners with clients to help them attain their strategic vision by developing Facility Management service solutions that increase the effectiveness of their people, enhance their business processes, and optimize their infrastructure, which deliver tangible outcomes.What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Wellness Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.Basic Management Experience – 3 years.Basic Functional Experience – 3 years of work experience in facilities grounds maintenance.Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
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