Grounds Supervisor

Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires a high school diploma and seven years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Relevant full-time experience in general landscaping or groundskeeping, including experience with environmental issues such as xeriscape technology, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) water restrictions, Stormwater Management and identification of exotic intrusive plants.
• Experience supervising and delegating the work of others.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Pesticide and Herbicide Application License.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field.
• 7 years related work experience in a large residential or educational setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of landscape design, landscaping, horticultural techniques, and environmental issues with an emphasis on wetlands.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Knowledge of project and cost control techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Skill in identifying complex problems to develop options and implement solutions.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems before they occur.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.

Pay Grade: 15 - Hourly

Starting pay: $18.94/hour to negotiable