Assistant Grounds Supervisor

Angola, Indiana

Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring that the appearance of Trine Properties meets the standards established by the University and the implementation of the Grounds Department Grounds Management Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the management and supervision of grounds personnel
Responsible for assisting with the grounds management plan
Conduct safety inspection of grounds equipment, fleet, and assigned areas
Participate in Strategic and long-range planning meetings
Training of personnel
Plans all weekly work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and goals
Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish specified projects
Frequently inspects all areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved
Responsible for all inventory control and overseeing the equipment maintenance programs
Communicates regularly with members of the top management to discuss goals, plans, and future plans
Set-ups for special events
Perform tasks: mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, and landscape/flower bed care
Have the ability to operate skid loader, forklift, backhoe, mini-excavator, tractors, mowers, etc.
Trim or remove trees
Remove litter from Trine Property
Transport trash from buildings to designated locations
Maintain parking lots
Maintain parking lot signage
Maintain shop and grounds equipment safe working condition
Prepare athletic fields for practice and competition
Perform quality control inspections weekly of the assigned area
Provide the Grounds Manager with budget input for the maintenance and capital improvement of grounds properties and equipment needs
Plan and direct plans for all snow removal to provide for a clean and safe campus properties for all students, faculty, and staff

Education and/or Experience

An Associate degree in science and technology, or three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Two years of experience maintaining a golf course, athletic fields, campus grounds care and maintenance, or landscaping.

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.