Supervisor of Roads and Grounds
Moraine Valley Community College, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Information
Job Title: Supervisor of Roads and Grounds
Department: Campus Operations
Work Location: ALL SITES
Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Campus Operations, the Supervisor of Roads and Grounds serves as head landscaper and working supervisor of Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel. The Supervisor coordinates maintenance activities of campus landscaping, parking areas, secondary roads, walkways, traffic control signs, athletic fields, snow removal, trash and rubbish removal, and maintenance of college vehicles. The Supervisor is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and assist Grounds crew in providing attractive and clean campus grounds, creating a campus environment that is comfortable and welcoming to students, staff and visitors.
Schedule, assign and supervise Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel engaged in landscaping, pruning, vegetation control and plantings; maintenance and repair of walkways, secondary roads and athletic fields; trash and rubbish removal; snow removal and maintenance of college vehicles.
Plan and manage the maintenance of athletic fields within established budgetary limits, including game fields, practice fields, softball, baseball, and tennis courts.
Establish work schedules and inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and standards.
In conjunction with the Director of Campus Operations, develop campus ornamental landscape plans and provide for maintenance, replacement and new plantings on campus.
Inspect campus and observe activities for potentially unsafe conditions, take appropriate action to correct condition and report safety hazard to Director.
Maintain inventory of tools, supplies and equipment and meet with vendors regarding product specifications and new products.
Operate campus vehicles and equipment as necessary to assist with completion of projects.
Train employees on the use of equipment; and train and enforce work and safety regulations.
Assist in the investigation of accidents involving roads and grounds personnel; prepare accident, injury, and damage reports.
Coordinate contractors working on Roads & Grounds projects. Assist with solicitation of project quotes.
Supervisory responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Associate’s degree or higher (in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field) and/or (10) years of experience in grounds
ursery including lawn maintenance chemicals and equipment required.
Three (3) or more years supervisory experience required, preferably grounds-related.
Current Illinois Pesticide License (applicator‑turf) and a valid driver’s license to operate light and medium trucks.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee is regularly required to use hands, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The applicant must have the ability to lead, supervise and assist the Grounds crew in maintaining attractive and clean campus grounds.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours
General Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Salary/Wage
$26.30 - $30.00 per hour (plus exceptional benefits)
Benefits
Life insurance; Optional life
Disability insurance
MVCC Tuition waiver
Vacation Days
Holidays
Personal days
Tax‑sheltered annuity plans
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Job Title: Supervisor of Roads and Grounds
Department: Campus Operations
Work Location: ALL SITES
Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Campus Operations, the Supervisor of Roads and Grounds serves as head landscaper and working supervisor of Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel. The Supervisor coordinates maintenance activities of campus landscaping, parking areas, secondary roads, walkways, traffic control signs, athletic fields, snow removal, trash and rubbish removal, and maintenance of college vehicles. The Supervisor is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and assist Grounds crew in providing attractive and clean campus grounds, creating a campus environment that is comfortable and welcoming to students, staff and visitors.
Schedule, assign and supervise Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel engaged in landscaping, pruning, vegetation control and plantings; maintenance and repair of walkways, secondary roads and athletic fields; trash and rubbish removal; snow removal and maintenance of college vehicles.
Plan and manage the maintenance of athletic fields within established budgetary limits, including game fields, practice fields, softball, baseball, and tennis courts.
Establish work schedules and inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and standards.
In conjunction with the Director of Campus Operations, develop campus ornamental landscape plans and provide for maintenance, replacement and new plantings on campus.
Inspect campus and observe activities for potentially unsafe conditions, take appropriate action to correct condition and report safety hazard to Director.
Maintain inventory of tools, supplies and equipment and meet with vendors regarding product specifications and new products.
Operate campus vehicles and equipment as necessary to assist with completion of projects.
Train employees on the use of equipment; and train and enforce work and safety regulations.
Assist in the investigation of accidents involving roads and grounds personnel; prepare accident, injury, and damage reports.
Coordinate contractors working on Roads & Grounds projects. Assist with solicitation of project quotes.
Supervisory responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Associate’s degree or higher (in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field) and/or (10) years of experience in grounds
ursery including lawn maintenance chemicals and equipment required.
Three (3) or more years supervisory experience required, preferably grounds-related.
Current Illinois Pesticide License (applicator‑turf) and a valid driver’s license to operate light and medium trucks.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee is regularly required to use hands, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The applicant must have the ability to lead, supervise and assist the Grounds crew in maintaining attractive and clean campus grounds.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours
General Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Salary/Wage
$26.30 - $30.00 per hour (plus exceptional benefits)
Benefits
Life insurance; Optional life
Disability insurance
MVCC Tuition waiver
Vacation Days
Holidays
Personal days
Tax‑sheltered annuity plans
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