Director of Grounds
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Job Overview
The Department of Administration and Finance Grounds/Moving/ Transportation Services is recruiting for the Director of Grounds. The Director of Grounds at UC will lead and direct the operations of the Grounds Maintenance Department of Facilities Management.
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement plans to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Grounds Maintenance department while adhering to state, federal, and university policies.
- Provide oversight of the landscape and grounds of the university, including grass mowing, applications of chemicals, planting of yearly landscape foliage, and tree and shrub maintenance.
- Ensure safe, proper, and efficient use of landscape equipment and supplies through effective policy and procedure development and implementation.
- Provide oversight for daily trash removal performed by staff. Manage the waste removal contract, including the bid and renewal processes.
- Provide oversight of irrigation systems including operating schedules, new installations and repairs.
- Provide oversight of the snow removal operations on all non-roadway surfaces. Coordinate with other university organizations during severe weather events and provide information on the state of non-road surfaces to be used in determining if the university will close or stay open.
- Develop and provide plans for the strategy of Facilities Management to other departmental leaders and to the top Facilities Management executive.
- Manage and make budget recommendations while maintaining fiscal responsibility for Facilities Management.
- Represent management at the appropriate level in labor relations matters; serve on designated university committees.
- Identify, prioritize, and oversee deferred maintenance and other projects requiring specifications and bidding.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Thirteen (13) years of combined relevant education, work experience, and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements
Required Trainings/Certifications
Valid Driver's License with an acceptable record
Required Experience
- Nine (9) years of experience in facilities management.
- Three (3) years of supervision.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Hearing, listening - Continuously
- Talking - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Sitting - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Seldom
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
- Stooping - Seldom
- Shoveling - Seldom
- Reaching overhead - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ: 97780
Director of Grounds
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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