Assistant Supervisor Of Landscape & Grounds

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Supervisor of Landscape and Grounds position. The Assistant Supervisor of Landscape and Grounds is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $29.00 per hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Assistant Supervisor of Landscape and Grounds supports the efforts of the Landscape and Grounds Department to ensure proper maintenance of all horticultural aspects on the campus are carried out. The assistant supervisor supervises day-to-day operations of a grounds team responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvements of the grounds, athletic fields, and grounds structures. This position also assists in the oversight of the maintenance and repairs to campus operation's vehicles and equipment as well as assists with coordinating the campus waste and recycling program. The assistant supervisor participates in performing general labor duties as needed.

The position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work, or remain on duty even though the College is closed. Our work is central to student life and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule is required. Due to the nature of the position, some work outside normal operation hours is required and must respond to emergencies as needed.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Supervision and oversight

• Supervise the Landscape and Grounds staff and casual or student workers performing day-to-day functions including but not limited to equipment operation, outdoor event setup, waste removal services, lawn mowing, leaf removal, horticultural maintenance, equipment maintenance, athletic field maintenance, sanctuary maintenance and ice operations at the ice rink

• Coordinate with outside contractors

• Train a diverse group of staff on regulatory guidelines and safety procedures working closely with Environmental Health and Safety to monitor work progress and process by developing work schedules and assignments ensuring standards are met

• Perform general landscape and grounds tasks as needed

• Support Campus Partners with special services and event support

• Administrative

• Manage all grounds material including maintain inventory

• Process invoices

• Administer and approve work orders

• Work with town officials with paving and landscape projects that border town property

Qualifications:

Required

• Valid Driver's License

• Valid CDL 'B' (including valid DOT Medical Card,) MA pesticide applicators license and Hoisting License, or acquired within the first six months of employment in the position

• Successful credentialing is required in order to operate college vehicles

• CORI check

• 3-5 years of experience in turf management and general landscaping

• Experience leading and supervising a team

• Demonstrated knowledge of botany, horticulture and arboriculture

• Demonstrated knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM)

• Demonstrated leadership, project management, problem solving and negotiation skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability practices and initiatives

• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills including the ability to plan, organize and multi-task when priorities change frequently

• General knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices

• Experienced in the operation of motorized vehicles including trucks, tractors, chainsaws, general landscaping tools, etc.

• Ability to work with landscape design drawings

• Knowledge and experience in recycling, composting and water conservation

• Proficiency and ability to develop management tools for grounds

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift test

• Experience with or commitment to working with a diverse community

Preferred

• Experience in overseeing large institutional, corporate or golf setting

• Associate degree in landscape / Turf Management or related field

• 3-5 years' experience managing teams

• Bachelor's degree in landscape / Turf Management

DOT Requirements for CDL (operation of a vehicle in excess of 26,000 pounds)

• Completion of CDL Driver Application

• Able to read and speak English

• Employment verification for preceding 3 years

• State driving record

• Driver History Check for preceding 3 years

• Complete a road test

• 21 years or older

• DOT physical certifying the operation of vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds

• Drug and alcohol test

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.