Posted in Other 27 days ago.
Location: Claremont, California
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.
Location:Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:Director of Facilities & Campus Services for Landscape and Grounds
Job Details and Requirement:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general supervision of the Assistant Vice President Facilities & Campus Services, the Director will oversee the comprehensive grounds, landscape and hardscape, irrigation, recycling and rubbish disposal programs, and manage the budget and related business affairs. The Director takes great pride in the overall aesthetic of the beautiful campus physical plant. The Director supervises a team of grounds and landscape staff and serves on the Assistant Vice President's Facilities and Campus Services leadership team along with the Director of Hospitality and Director of Maintenance.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plan, develop, and submit capital budget items for landscape and hardscape maintenance, rubbish collection.
Develop a Grounds team that is knowledgeable, productive, and takes great pride in the aesthetic of the College's campus.
Supervision of employees to include daily monitoring of performance, task assignment, assistance in planning, organizing, and effectively carrying out all assigned work.
Develop and adjust grounds work plans and schedules in coordination with the College's physical plant use and regular events and programs.
Supervises a team of college employed groundskeepers.
Contact outside vendors and contractors, award and supervise work.
Coordinate and supervise physical plant work to include maintenance of streets, parking lots, events house, President's house, etc. and maintain records of all such projects.
Procure and approve for payment of goods and services.
Maintain a record of all projects completed and in progress.
Track and analyze all data concerning assigned projects.
Interview, hire, and train grounds staff and summer help.
Conduct annual employee evaluations.
Contact the City of Claremont for recycling and refuse collection.
Provide uniforms for employees.
Responsible for overall health and maintenance of all landscaped and hardscaped areas.
Schedule and coordinate storm drainage service (2x a year) and as applicable per maintenance agreement.
Coordinate roof repairs or replacements, cleaning of gutters and storm drains.
Coordinate agricultural and structural pest control management.
Check monthly water meter readings as it pertains to irrigation.
Provide line markings for athletic fields.
Plant trees, shrubs, flowers and turf as needed.
Coordinate equipment and vehicle maintenance.
Review, manage, and maintain irrigation across campus.
Keep inventory of trees.
Advise on tree status after strong winds and storms.
Keep inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies.
Assist in planning, supervising, and executing the maintenance of athletic fields.
Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
Review and maintain spray permit annually.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A four-year college degree in the fields of horticulture, environmental science, landscape architecture, or related professions and two years of experience in a management or administrative capacity or a combination of education and experience judged to be the equivalent of a four-year degree and two years of experience.
EXPERIENCE: Preferred experience in areas related to horticulture, nursery work, environmental science, arborist, tree trimming and pruning, irrigation systems, and landscape work.
LICENSES: Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to the College's automobile insurance carrier. Must obtain and QAL pesticide license and maintain CEU's (continued education units) for bi-annual renewal. Certified Arborist desired, not required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
General business practices and procedures.
Communication: good written and oral communication skills.
Basic working knowledge of general office practice and procedures.
Computer application: Windows 11, Excel.
Basic knowledge of plants identification, irrigation system, pest control, turf management.
Basic knowledge of landscape equipment and minor repairs.
Basic knowledge on pruning trees, shrubs, etc.
Adapt to a changing environment.
Compose grammatically and punctually correct written communications.
Delegate effectively.
Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Demonstrate a high level of initiative at all times.
Effectively evaluate the performance of subordinates and develop improvement plans.
Effectively manage multiple priorities
Establish and enforce work rules, methods and procedures within the department.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Establish and maintain professional demeanor, image, and relationships.
Provide leadership and direction, particularly with respect to service orientation, customer service, on-going change in a fast-paced environment, and all related responsibilities.
Work effectively with only minimal supervision and through one's initiative.
Work effectively with people of varying ages, occupations, and ethnic backgrounds.
Work safely, identify safety hazards, and take necessary and appropriate corrective action.
Provide on-call duties and services as needed.
Familiar with WeatherTrak operation, ET, NOAA
Have an understanding of irrigation scheduling, operations, and repair.
Work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Harassment Prevention: Non-Supervisor
Clery Training: Yes
FERPA: Yes
IIPP: Yes
Bloodborne Pathogens: No
Hazard Communications: Yes
Interviewing Training: No
Protect the Children: Yes
Data Security & Privacy: Yes
Office Employee: Yes
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department. Some evening and/or weekend and holiday work may be required to support campus programs and activities. Occasional requirements to work outside of standard business hours may be required to ensure timely responsiveness to our college community.
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LASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a full-time exempt level, benefits-eligible, twelve-month, year-round position.
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$105,000 - $115,000 PER YEAR
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Typical physical tasks in a standard office setting involve reaching, handling, grasping, speaking, listening, observing, and repetitive movements. Occasionally, may lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 20 lbs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Will supervise non-exempt employees.
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing the risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews job description on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.
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