Operations Supervisor; Grounds Shop

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Florida A&M University Facilities, Planning, Construction and Safety/Plant Operations and Maintenance Department (Grounds Shop) is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Operations Supervisor vacancy.

• Supervises the daily activities of the Grounds Crews in the Grounds Department;
  Coordinates the work priorities of the campus grounds;
  Evaluates individual project needs;
  Coordinates work flow and scheduling;
  Coordinates event support needs from the Grounds Department;
  Informs subordinates of all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures and provides access to all related documents;
  Assesses and documents subordinates’ ability to comply with all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures.
• Employs Measures Of Accountability For Compliance With University Regulations And Internal Operating Procedures;
  Conducts And Documents Performance Evaluations In a Timely Manner For Each Subordinate, In Accordance With University Regulations And Internal Operating Procedures;
  Perform The Following General Landscaping Maintenance Tasks Around Buildings And Campus Areas.
• Watering of Plant Materials: trees, shrubs, ground covers, and annual flowers;
• Trimming, mowing, edging, weed eating, raking, and removing debris;
• Installation of small landscape renovation projects.
• Tracks all Grounds equipment inventory;
  Maintains log of equipment and tools used by crews on a daily basis (i.e. large tractors, landscaping equipment, mowers, vehicles, trenching machines, and other maintenance equipment);
  Ensures all exterior trash receptacles on campus are addressed on a routine basis;
  Coordinates the pick-up schedule for all campus dumpsters;
  Ensures the campus is free of debris and other items which may create safety concerns;
  Ensures Grounds equipment is appropriately maintained (i.e. light maintenance such as checking and adjusting brakes, minor repairs, adding fuel, water, oil;
  Sharpening and balancing mower blades;
  Cleaning and washing vehicles, etc.; and ensures pot holes in streets and parking lots are addressed in a timely fashion).

High school diploma or equivalency and three years of related experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Knowledge of Grounds / Landscaping maintenance;
• Knowledge of the procedures for operating a variety of Grounds related equipment (motor vehicles, heavy and light equipment);
• Knowledge of small equipment maintenance requirement;
• Ability to perform light maintenance and service work on equipment;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to be tactful and work independently;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to bend, kneel and lift a minimum of 25 pounds;
• Ability to stand for a minimum of two (2) hours without a break;
• Ability to work outside in North Florida temperature extremes; and,
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

The salary range is between $40,000 to $43,500 commensurate with relevant experience.

Must maintain a valid Driver's License.

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962,…