Grounds Manager
Salary: Location
Job Type: Department
Job Number: 2015-1601413
Location: Location
Department: FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Closing: 8/21/2017 11:59 PM Pacific
Background:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive leadership and manage the Saint Mary's College Grounds, Landscaping, and Athletic Field facilities staff and campus assets. Manage the operations associated with irrigation, lawn care, and bed maintenance. Manage the operations of athletic field preparation and maintenance.
- Communicates department goals & performance expectations
- Directs & supervises daily work activities for staff. Delegates tasks, ensuring that each direct report knows what to do and has appropriate tools & support.
- Monitors performance; addresses problems; and coaches staff on performance.
- Communicates, manages & monitors staff attendance in accordance with applicable laws & College policies including review & accuracy of timesheets & vacation approval
- Regularly provides staff with oral and written feedback on job performance.
- Develops staff by providing opportunities for on-site and off-site training.
- Conducts mid-year and yearly performance reviews
- Creates a positive working environment where direct reports can be successful
- Reviews work orders, determines priorities, & asseses jobs to determine feasibility, tools, materials, & code requirements
- Assigns & schedules staff & ensures materials & tools necessary for successful completion are available.
- Observes and inspects work in progress, addresses delays, moves work forward to timely completion; insures that specific codes and regulations are followed
- Insures all documentation regarding projects is completed appropriately; this includes staff completing work orders with time & materials spent on projects
- Procurement of materials and tools for job completion.
- Conducts grounds & athletic field inspections to carefully assess the physical and functional conditions of facilities.
- Insures personal protective equipment is available and in working condition, and that staff uses it correctly
- working with Environmental Health & Safety Director, see that staff has training in safety requirements & equipment/tool use
- Responsible for reporting hazardous conditions and work related injuries & investigating cause; submits work orders to correct any physical, functional or health & safety issues determined during area inspection.
- Prepares and schedules preventative maintenance work orders.
- Required to participate in the department's on-call system, respond to emergencies and interact with sub-contractors & vendors.
- Ensures the continuity of operations in the absence of the Director and Associate Director.
- Maintains continuous communication with the Facilities Services office, other managers, supervisors, team leads and staff.
- Proactively identify, report or resolve any and all safety issues as quickly as possible
Experience and Qualifications:
- Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials associated with landscaping maintenance.
- Working knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the management of landscaping.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural drawings and specifications.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to plan, organize, control, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and direct all aspects of alandscaping maintenance project.
- General working knowledge of applicable agency standards and landscaping codes and regulations. familiar with basic computer operation.
- Must have excellent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to understand and carry-out oral and written instructions as well has having the ability to explain things to others orally and in writing.
- Must have the ability to work in a strong service environment and work effectively and efficiently under pressure and with frequently changing priorities.
Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions: Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
1) Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
2) A resume
3) The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
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