NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Supervisor Main Campus Grounds
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$59K/yr - $59K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Supervisor for Main Campus Grounds at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). The role involves planning and directing the development and maintenance of the campus grounds, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and safety policies.
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Responsibilities
Conduct interviews for new hires and recommend new hires to Grounds Manager
Train personnel to ensure University grounds are well maintained
Supervise grounds maintenance employees performing landscaping duties
Provide hands-on training and direct supervision of grounds maintenance staff and temporary workers to ensure the proper maintenance of landscape equipment, plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers
Evaluate performance of employees
Recognize, identify, create proper solution, and direct personnel to ensure proper corrective controls of turf and ornamental diseases, weeds, and pests
Provide technical assistance to the grounds manager to ensure quality grounds maintenance for the University campus and to assist the Agriculture Department with special projects
Oversee work in progress to enforce safety policies and procedures
Coordinate units within grounds to ensure smooth collaboration on projects
Serve as a 'Snow Team Leader' as required
Evaluate disciplinary situations in relation to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and University policies and procedures, and issue disciplinary action
Manager on duty – within a rotation with other supervisors, serve as emergency contact person
Oversee employee’s time on Kronos time keeping system to ensure accuracy and forward time to payroll services each pay period
Select plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers for beds and perennial beds
Calculate and order plants, seeds, potting soil, fertilizer, and other materials as required
Maintain quality assurance and quality control via regular maintenance operation inspections to maintain campus appearance standards within APPA Grounds Service Level Guidelines
Operate, repair, and train others on the operation, maintenance and repair of computerized irrigation systems
Mix, apply, train others, and document the application of chemicals for the Grounds Department Pest Control Program
Utilize fertilizers, pesticides, pre and post herbicides, and fungicides, in accordance with University, local, state, and federal guidelines
Mix, apply, and document the application of chemicals for the Grounds Department Pest Control Program, in accordance with the State Pesticide Use Act
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Ornamental Horticulture or closely related field
Three years of progressively more responsible landscape maintenance experience
Three years of supervisory experience required
Two years of experience in the application of horticulture chemicals
A State of Missouri Department of Agriculture Public Operator License for chemical spraying is required within six months of the date of hire
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Supervisory experience in landscape maintenance preferred
Knowledge and experience with APPA Grounds Service Level Guidelines preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
3 weeks paid vacation per year
3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Retirement
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year
Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year
Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire
Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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