Job Summary Under the oversight and supervision of the Associate Director of Custodial, Grounds, Recycling & Moving Services, the Grounds, Landscape & Recycling Manager oversees comprehensive grounds, landscape, irrigation, and recycling services for the main and south campuses, which hosts thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors daily. The incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and oversees the activities of the Grounds Services unit within Facilities Development & Operations. Services are wide-ranging and encompass routine and specialized grounds care including those typically found within a campus environment as well as within a Division I Athletics environment.
Key Responsibilities - Administers an assigned budget and directs resources based on priorities while ensuring an ongoing continuity of operations with a focus on sustainability in grounds management practices.
- Develops and adjusts grounds and recycling service/maintenance plans and schedules to ensure resources are deployed in an efficient and effective manner and within the assigned budget
- Oversees assigned team’s use of the department computerized maintenance management system to ensure work is scheduled, records accurately maintained, and documentation properly accounts for labor and other resources needed to complete the work
- Plans, develops, implements, and oversees routine and specialized maintenance plans and schedules for all areas of responsibility including establishment of key performance metrics and quality controls
- Develops and implements service/maintenance plans, preventive maintenance schedules, and service level standards for all grounds areas and related systems
- Oversees over 20 employees including hiring, retention, coaching, counseling, evaluating, and correcting and/or implementing disciplinary action working with the Associate Director, Business & Administrative Services unit, and University Personnel
- Develops a culture of stewardship ensuring deficiencies are resolved proactively and that other facility related maintenance deficiencies and necessary repairs are reported
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
- Ability to effectively interpret, organize and present information in a written format and communication skills to obtain decisions required to move forward toward implementation
- Ability to lead by example, modeling a caring, collaborative and open culture and environment which values the individual, teams and teamwork, ethical conduct, exemplary customer service and quality results
- Knowledge of refuse/recycling planning and management principles including development and implementation of operational plans, preventative maintenance programs, and quality control, assurance and inspection programs
- Knowledge of organizational management and ability to develop, implement and track, with a Computer Maintenance Management System, resource-loaded service and operational plans
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strong customer service approach to work efforts while motivating staff in a challenging environment
Required Qualifications - Bachelor degree in horticulture or a related field OR which may be obtained through a minimum of six years of supervisory experience in scheduling, coordinating, and performing grounds operations, a minimum of three years of which are associated with progressively responsible management experience
- Six years of professional work experience directly related to landscape management of a large campus or complex, of which a minimum of three years associated with progressively responsible management experience
- Knowledge of sustainable landscape practices as related to irrigation, pest control, and vegetation management
- Supervisory work experience in management of personnel or employee relations issues
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing grounds maintenance plans
License A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.
Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.
Preferred Qualifications - Pest Control Certification (QAL or QLC) from the State of California
- Certified Grounds Manager from the Professional Grounds Management Society
- Certified Sports Field Management from the Sports Field Management Association
- Certified Arborist from the ISA or ASCA
- Certified Landscape or Golf Irrigation Auditor from the Irrigation Association
- Supervisory experience within a collective bargaining and represented staff environment.
- Experience in grounds services management of a State facility, College or University, or other environment with extensive grounds
- Experience managing grounds services and operations in a high level NCAA or professional sports environment
Compensation Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,516/month - $9,095/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,583/month - $14,713/month
The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .
Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Copy of Driver's License
This position is open until filled.
Contact Information University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252
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