Job details
Salary $39,139 - $54,819 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Overview :
The assistant head grounds worker is responsible for the administration and coordination of all maintenance functions within montclair state university, including daily operations, preventative maintenance, and project managementThe assistant head grounds worker is responsible for the overall implementation and effectiveness of assigned maintenance and operations programs; and coordinates maintenance activities inter-departmentally, and with other governmental and public and private agencies.
Principal duties and responsibilities :
Coordinate and direct the university’s maintenance staff to complete daily maintenance routines
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff
Perform related assignments as necessary; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws and regulations
Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet operations
Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; and, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Plan and supervise operations and maintenance activities of montclair state university.
Develop and recommend operations and maintenance policies and procedures, and utilization of staff and equipment.
Select and evaluates personnel, and plans and conducts staff training and development programs.
Conduct periodic inspections to ensure effectiveness of maintenance and operations activities.
Assist community groups in university and recreation programs.
Communicate with all customers to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
Investigate and resolves constituent complaints.
May directly supervise specialized maintenance activities.
Assist in long-range planning of maintenance and operations programs, inclusive of both buildings and grounds.
Develop and implement department operating standards and procedures.
Coordinate maintenance activities between university facilities and other university departments, other government and private agencies and the general public.
Meet with the director of grounds services at the beginning and end of each work day to assess priorities, provide updates on departmental projects and initiatives, and discuss upcoming events.
Based on daily meetings with the director of grounds services and customer work requests, prepare daily assignments and provide instructions for employees, and supervises the performance of their work.
Identify and make recommendations to the director of grounds services regarding training opportunities/experiences related to the functional areas of the department.
Leads the grounds department in all snow and ice removal efforts.
Collects daily work log forms from all grounds workers and input the data into a computerized spreadsheetProvides periodic reports to the director of grounds service.
Acquires knowledge of and utilize technology as required to fulfill job responsibilities (examples include handheld devices, two-way radios, etc.)
Monitor time and attendance of all grounds workers.
Accurately completes and submits payroll data in a timely manner.
Supervise the daily work of each team within the grounds area.
Attend all assigned meetings.
Prepare correspondence, reports and other written materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the positionManagement retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.
Qualifications :
Required :
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in work involving large scale grounds work, gardening, tree surgery and tree care operations.
A valid nj pesticide applicator license with 3a and 3b category, and new jersey certified fertilizer applicator license will be required.
Must be available to work all shifts, overtime and holidays.
Candidates must possess a valid new jersey driver’s license.
The ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in english sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
Preferred:
At least five years of experience in landscape installation and maintenance.
Has demonstrated experience with direct involvement in employee assessments, training and processing work orders within the past year.
This position is designated as essentialThe designation of essential requires employees at these 24/7 facilities to be present due to inclement weather situationsThis position requires on campus work and is not a position that allows remote work.
R13: $39,138.73- $54,819.43 salary note: salaries for internal candidates are determined by the new jersey civil service commission’s formulaSalaries for external candidates are determined up to step four, $44,365.63.
Department
Grounds services 1
Position type
Support
Contact information:
For questions or concerns, please contact human resources` workday recruiting support at 973-655-5000 (option 2) , or email talent @montclair.edu .
Eeo/aa statement
Montclair state university is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
