Grounds Manager

Salary:

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2015-1603751

Location: CA 94556, CA

Department: Physical Plant

Closing:
11/13/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Background
Background:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive leadership and manage the Saint Mary's College Grounds, Landscaping, Athletic Field facilities, staff and campus assets. Manage the operations associated with irrigation, lawn care, and bed maintenance. Manage the operations of athletic field preparation and maintenance to ensure optimal playability. Ensure that all fire mitigation is completed per Cal Fire regulations annually. Manages supplies and ordering of products needed for landscaping and field maintenance.
1. Manages Performance, Coaching & Training Staff
A. Communicates department goals & performance expectations
B. Directs & supervises daily work activities for staff. Delegates tasks,
ensuring that each direct report knows what to do and has appropriate tools
& support.
C. Monitors performance; addresses problems; and coaches staff on
performance.
D. Communicates, manages & monitors staff attendance in accordance
with applicable laws & College policies including review & accuracy of
time sheets & vacation approval
E. Regularly provides staff with oral and written feedback on job
performance.
F. Develops staff by providing opportunities for on-site and off-site
training.
G. Conducts mid-year and yearly performance reviews
H. Creates a positive working environment where direct reports can be successful.

2. Planning, Managing, & Organizing Work Flow
A. Reviews work orders using C.M.M.S., determines priorities, & assesses jobs to determine feasibility, tools, materials, & code requirements
B. Assigns & schedules staff & ensures materials & tools necessary for
successful completion are available.
C. Observes and inspects work in progress, addresses delays, moves work
forward to timely completion; insures that specific codes and regulations
are followed
D. Insures all documentation regarding projects are completed
appropriately; this includes staff completing work orders with time &
materials spent on projects.
E. Procurement of materials and tools for job completion.

3. Preventative Maintenance & Safety: Creates & maintains safe & clean
work sites & residential facilities
A. Conducts grounds & athletic field inspections to carefully assess the
physical and functional conditions of facilities.
B. Insures personal protective equipment is available and in working
condition, and that staff uses it correctly
C. Working with Environmental Health & Safety Director, to ensure staff
has training in safety requirements & equipment/tool use
D. Responsible for reporting hazardous conditions and work related
injuries & investigating cause; submits work orders to correct any physical,
functional or health & safety issues determined during area inspection.
E. Prepares and schedules preventative maintenance work orders.

4. Landscape Design and Replacement
A. Implement a continuous re-planting program to insure that landscaping that has reached its useful life is replanted utilizing California Native plants appropriate to the campus location and conditions.
B. Replanting of areas that use significant amounts of water.

5. Other Responsibilities
A. Required to participate in the department's on-call system, respond to
emergencies and interact with sub-contractors & vendors.
B. Ensures the continuity of operations in the absence of the Director.
C. Maintains continuous communication with the Facilities Services office,
other managers, supervisors, team leads and staff.

6. Risk Management & Stewardship of College Property
All employees in Facilities Services are expected to protect and maintain
all College property and the people who come to SMC to learn, live, work
and visit. Therefore, the following are required:
A) Proactively identify, report or resolve any and all safety issues as
quickly as possible.

7. Other Duties as Assigned

Experience and Qualifications
Experience: (years required and applicable field of experience): 5-6 in landscape maintenance
Minimum of 5 years in supervising and/or managing landscaping services

Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical)
Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials associated with landscaping maintenance. Working knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the management of landscaping.

Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural drawings and specifications. Must be self-motivated with the ability to plan, organize, control, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and direct all aspects of a landscaping maintenance project.

Experience with and knowledge of Landscape Design and general working knowledge of applicable agency standards and landscaping codes and regulations.

Must be able to utilize computer systems and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email systems, and purchasing systems.
Must have excellent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to understand and carry-out
oral and written instructions as well has having the ability to explain things to others orally and in writing. Must
have the ability to work in a strong service environment and work effectively and efficiently under pressure and
with frequently changing priorities.

Licenses & Certifications (e.g. CPA, RN, etc.): REQUIRED: Valid California Driver's License PREFERRED:

Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work) This is an exempt, managerial position and requires evening and weekend work, including emergency response.

Supplemental Information
Supplemental InformationApplication Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu/
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

• A resume
• The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
• In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

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