State Of New York Buffalo , NY 14214
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/04/24
Applications Due12/02/24
Vacancy ID160040
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NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Buffalo
TitleC240076 - Head Grounds Supervisor - Campus Operations
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $54860 to $54860 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 2:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Erie
Street Address xxx
City Buffalo
StateNY
Zip Code14214
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which two years involved supervisory experience over subordinates; or one year as a Supervisor of Grounds.
Must be a fully-certified pesticide applicator and possess a category 3A New York State commercial pesticide applicators license.
Must possess a valid minimum Class B New York State Commercial Driver's License with:
Tanker endorsement
No air brake restriction
You are required to create a Clearinghouse account as part of your application before you can be considered for interview.
Departmental Operating Needs:
Must possess and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the following areas including, but not limited to:
Snow and ice removal
Road repair and striping
Athletic field maintenance
Special event support
Materials Recycling
Garbage collection
Street sweeping
Equipment operation
Moving services
This position is responsible for leading a team in the clearance of snow and ice removal from our campuses. The successful candidate must be willing and have a demonstrated history of, working overtime for snow removal and other seasonal requirements, including special event setup and breakdown.
As the health, safety, and welfare of our campus community is dependent on the person in this position, a demonstrated history of reliable attendance, and job performance under emergency operations is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.
Incumbent will represent the University Grounds Department in a variety of settings and interact frequently with the campus community. This includes, but is not limited to campus master plan groups, task forces, and various campus and off-campus committees, and therefore, most possess exemplary customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and exhibit proficient computer skills.
Physical Demands:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a grounds department in an institutional (campus) setting
Background in horticulture
Experience in sustainable landscaping practices
Duties Description Position Summary:
The University at Buffalo has an exciting opportunity for a Head Grounds Supervisor, within University Facilities Operations, to lead a large-scale critical operation department. You will serve as the manager of a large and complex grounds maintenance operation across three campuses, covering 1,400 acres, overseeing various levels of supervisors, team members, and contractors. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations for Buildings and Grounds.
Duties Include:
Manages all work activities of the grounds, garbage and recycling, moving services, and exterior signs departments
Responsible for the timely and complete performance of crews functioning seasonally across three work shifts
Responds, prioritizes, and schedules routine and urgent grounds maintenance service as needed
Provides training program oversight for team members by demonstrating proper use of equipment and materials and the performance of specific tasks to meet quality standards
Maintains supervisory control of the grounds department team members, hiring, records of employee time, team member work performance plans, and individual personal development
Reports to Facilities Management and other campus partners on the progress of projects
Plans or assists in the planning of landscaping and other grounds projects by preparing rough sketches, schedules, and estimates of the staff, materials and equipment needed to accomplish a project
Prepares purchase orders and justification for the purchase of grounds materials, equipment, and supplies
Assists in the selection of grounds contractors, and manages the work to ensure completion according to contract specifications
Other duties as assigned
A significant portion of the work involved by this individual will be directing crews to perform snow and ice removal or treatments, special event support, and other off-hour campus needs. The position requires working off-hours and overtime seasonally to fully deliver critical services to maintain campus operations.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Additional Comments Special Instructions Summary:
Applicants will be required to provide their driver's license information and create a Clearinghouse account to enable participation in the License Event Notification Service (LENS) and Clearinghouse for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
The FMCDS Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow the University at Buffalo to request access from applicants to identify drivers who commit drug and alcohol program violations.
Additional Information:
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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Name Kevin Godwin
Telephone 716-645-0936
Fax xxx
Email Address kevingod@buffalo.edu
Address
Street xxx
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14214
Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/50303
State Of New York