Job Title: Tree Crew Supervisor
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 54079
Department

Grounds and Landscaping Operations

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the daily supervision and day-to-day operations of the Grounds Tree Crew.

Responsibilities include:

Provides daily work assignments for members of the work unit. Provides on the job training for the Tree Crew. Inspects work performed by members of the work unit. Evaluates employee performance and counsels employees as needed regarding job performance.

Approves leave requests and certifies time worked for members of the work unit. Supervises the removal of trees and branches and participates in related work. Drives vehicles and operates equipment relevant to Tree Crew duties.

Maintains a safe, clean, sustainable, and attractive landscaped environment for the students, faculty, and staff of our institution. Performs general grounds keeping maintenance tasks around buildings and on campus as related to Tree Crew responsibilities. This includes site preparation and cleanup.

Responsible for security, safety and maintenance of all equipment, supplies and vehicles. Ensures all manual and power equipment is in proper working condition and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Prepares requests for materials and supplies. Will support areas within Grounds and other assigned special projects as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years. Relevant training may substitute for experience. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist license required, or ability to obtain license within 6 months of hire.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet physical requirements as determined by position.
• Ability to train and supervise employees.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform groundskeeping work to include the transplanting, cultivation, pruning, and trimming of plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in area of work.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Drivers License CDL Class B

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Experience with the operation of heavy equipment including- tractors, forklifts and bucket trucks.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in landscape operations.
• At least 3 years of experience in tree removal and limb pruning.

Other Information

The general mission and goals of the Florida State University Grounds and Landscaping Operations is to consistently maintain a safe, clean, sustainable and attractively landscaped environment for the students, faculty, and staff of our institution.

It is our desire to transform our campus into an arboretum. An arboretum is a place where trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are grown for scientific and educational purposes. Plants are maintained, labeled, cataloged and mapped. Each arboretum is unique, due to the characteristics of the setting, the collections, and the research and educational goals.

The mission of the Florida State University Arboretum is to preserve the stately historic campus landscape, to build upon the diversity of the collection with sustainable species, and to reinforce the aesthetic character of the campus. It seeks to provide visitors with a broader understanding of the campus landscape and promote long-term stewardship of the environment. We are subdivided into five general areas of responsibility:

• Athletic Fields Maintenance
• Grounds Maintenance
• Landscaping & Nursery
• Outdoor & Mall Amenities
• Solid Waste & Recycling

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

The minimum salary for this position is $36,250.00.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

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

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.