Grounds Superintendent
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
View more categoriesView less categories
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 63528
Department
Facilities - Grounds
Responsibilities- Responsible for managing and overseeing personnel and material resources related to Grounds maintenance, turf management, and weed and ant management in zones 1-4. Supervises, trains, and evaluates work performance of staff assigned to maintain on-campus properties. Directs work of groundskeepers, mowers, spray techs, and other personnel necessary to maintain the grounds on the main campus. Assists with the recruitment and employment separation processes, communicates with appropriate supervisory personnel and HR regarding disciplinary investigations, and makes commendations for all assigned personnel. Prepares employee performance evaluations. Reviews and approves requests for leave and reviews time and leave records for accuracy.
- Tours the main campus, ensures that mowing and other grounds maintenance tasks are complete, makes assignments, and inspects work locations of employees to ensure personnel are performing their duties in a safe and effective manner. Monitors storm drains and ensures that zone personnel keep them clear on a regular basis. Provides leadership and directs corrective measures when necessary to ensure satisfactory performance. Reviews work assignments for completion and assists supervisors with understanding of required landscape tasks. Ensures that work passed down by the Landscape Inspector is addressed in a timely manner. Assists crews with landscape bed maintenance and mowing. Monitors annual spending for the work unit. Recommends changes and improvements in procedures and standards to Grounds leadership.
- May direct the preparation of flowerbeds for growing annuals in support of the Planting Crew Supervisor. Directs the maintenance of surface drainage and ensures that catch basins are free of debris prior to and during heavy rain events. Serves as or provides an emergency contact person for after-hours callbacks. Trains supervisors as needed in proper maintenance techniques to ensure that landscape beds are free of weeds, vines, and that desired plant material is not damaged during maintenance tasks.
- Establishes and updates necessary files, documents, records, and reports related to preventative maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment. Operates University vehicles as necessary. Coordinates preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment between Zone staff and Mechanical Shop. May support other areas within Grounds and be assigned special projects as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalency and four years’ experience, or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to four years.
- Must have the ability to work in inclement weather.
- A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
The ability to pay attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
University InformationOne 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 and encourages creativity. 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!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through 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.
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The work schedule is 7:00am to 3:30pm with a 30-minute break.
Equal Employment OpportunityFSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Organization
Working at Florida State University
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.
Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.
Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.
Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.
Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.
With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.
Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.
Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.
At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert