Grounds Supervisor - Campus Operations

Report to

Campus Operations Director

Department

Grounds - Campus Operations

FLSA Status

Full Time Salary Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

In support of Midwesterns mission of for the church, and under supervision of the Assistant Director of Campus Operations, lead a team responsible for the cultivation and care of campus-wide landscaping and grounds, encompassing both main campus and housing areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide leadership to small team in the performance of all landscaping and grounds keeping duties; demonstrate commitment to mission through continual assessment and process improvement

• Apply chemicals, weed, and/or prevention topicals as needed

• Recommend and provide support the development and construction of new/existing lawn and landscape areas; grade and prepare soil base; lay sod; plant trees, shrubs, and seed lawn areas; water and fertilize trees, lawns, and landscape areas

• Maintain institutions irrigation system

• Partner with mechanic in the timely completion of equipment preventative maintenance

• Manicure lawns using hand, power, or riding mowers, trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls

• Maintain plant beds and containers campus-wide to include mulching, trimming/weeding, planting annual flowers, and other landscaping vegetation; water and fertilize beds as needed

• Trim trees to maintain proper growth or to eliminate dangers/threats, including the removal of dead, diseased, or damaged tree limbs and/or foliage.

• Maintain a clean work environment; Return all equipment, tools, and campus vehicles to designated storage area following each shift; Keep dirt, sawdust, and other debris swept up and cleaned from benches and floors in shop and garages

• Operate snow removal equipment, or removes snow via handwork; apply ice treatment to provide safe environment for staff, students, and guests

• Regularly inspect grounds and remove unsightly trash and debris from public areas

• Assist in project work ex. assembly/disassembly of new/existing landscape configurations

• Observe all safety rules and regulations.

• Prepare periodic reports to discuss the teams progress, strengths/weaknesses, and needs

• Regularly communicate budgetary and funding concerns to supervisor

• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to:

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the departments benefit, strong attention to detail

• Hold a commercial pesticide applicators license

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Must be a team player and committed to working in a quality environment

• Prior experience on grounds equipment required. Training procedure required on all equipment and vehicles. Complete list of equipment and training approval on file

• Positive attitude with a desire and willingness to learn

• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record

• Eligible to work in the United States

BENEFIT PACKAGE

Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Telehealth

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care

• Employer Paid Life & AD/D for the employee as well as dependents

• Voluntary Life & AD/D

• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

• Voluntary Short Term Disability

• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement

• Paid Sick Leave and PTO

• MBTS / Spurgeon College Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents

• Access to on campus cafeteria and coffee shop

• Access to on campus gymnasium, exercise facilities, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

• This may include some early morning, evening, and/or weekend work

• May be required to work in extreme weather conditions

• Frequent exposure to dampness, humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline and diesel fuels, motor oil, and solvents

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

• Sufficient physical ability to do heavy manual labor such as the installation of lawns and shoveling of snow, occasionally lifting 80 lb. bags, and pushing, pulling, or dragging items of up to 150 lbs.

DIRECT REPORTS

• Landscape Team Lead,
• Turf Team Lead,
• Turf Crew Technicians, Full and Part Time

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.