Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Job Posting for Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Howard Community College
Position Details
Position Information
| About Us | Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here! |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Grounds Maintenance Supervisor |
| FLSA | |
| FT/PT | Full Time |
| Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | 6:30am-4:00pm |
| Grade | 9 |
| Minimum Compensation | |
| General Responsibilities | GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise grounds staff in the maintaining and improvement of the physical environment of the campus grounds This includes exterior areas of campus such as lawns, athletic fields, sidewalks, campus roads, parking lots, flower beds and wooded areas. The grounds supervisor will be responsible for minor repairs and maintenance procedures on facilities fleet and equipment utilized in groundskeeping. The grounds supervisor is responsible for the hiring of staff, performance management and disciplinary actions. This position categorized as essential personnel and must be available in emergency situations such as snow removal. The grounds supervisor oversees and coordinates the activities of landscaping contractors and vendors performing grounds work. The grounds supervisor utilizes a facilities work order software to create and assign work orders, PMs, record and track vehicle and equipment service records. |
| Work Performed | WORK PERFORMED * Supervises staff in the grounds maintenance of all college exterior campus areas. Assists in developing work plans for grounds maintenance projects. Trains new groundskeepers in daily assignments. Conducts performance appraisals for staff. * Supervises snow removal team in the clearing of ice and snow for campus parking lots, paved walkways, steps and other designated areas. * Installation and removal of directional signage including but not limited to parking, ADA and Event signage. * Repair or replace broken rotted or unstable fence * Inspects work assignments of immediate crew for quality control and completion of tasks. * Perform (light) weeding of undesirable plant species from ornamental plant beds on an as needed basis or in between landscaping contractor visits * Planting flowers, grass, shrubs, bushes, trees and other landscaping * Inspect rain gardens and bio-retention ponds periodically; implement preventive or corrective actions to keep them up to specifications. * Mows wooded areas with small power mowers and edger's as required. * Water plants and grounds as needed * Prunes and trims shrubs and plants that are hazardous or protruding into pathways or sidewalks. Report hazardous trees to supervisor to be removed by contractor. * Supervises the removal of trash and debris campus wide. * Oversees and coordinates the activities of grounds maintenance contractors and vendors performing grounds work. * Supervises the performance of power washing duties as needed . * Minor Repairs of parking lots, pathways, and bricks in the quads etc. * Operates a tractor, skid loader, bush hog, power trimmers, vacuums, blowers, rotor-tillers and other similar pieces of machinery. * Loads, unloads, moves and carries grounds related supplies and equipment. Assists facilities operation team and other grounds related specialty teams in manual labor task assignments. * Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs * Works with arborists in planning and coordinating the placement of trees and all plantings in support of university sustainability efforts * May make recommendations for the selection of grounds equipment and materials. * Basic knowledge to service snow equipment and grounds equipment. * Attends required Facilities meetings and training for supervisors. Advises staff on important issues and topics discussed during meetings. * Inspects work in progress and work completed to verify adherence or compliance to specifications and standards; prepares status reports * Acts in the role of essential personnel for emergencies. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED * High school diploma or equivalent * 5 years of progressive grounds maintenance experience. Two years of grounds maintenance supervisory experience. * Ability to work under minimal supervision. Ability to understand departmental and HCC policies and procedures. * Ability to instruct and direct the work of maintainers, contractors, vendors and consultants * Knowledge of plantings, grasses, trees and shrubs and the application of fertilizers and other materials to promote healthy and sustainable growth. * Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods and standard practices used in the maintenance of campus grounds. * Knowledge of basic needs of plants to maintain them in a live and healthy state. * Skill in operating, mobile equipment, rotor-tillers and other commonly used larger pieces of power driven grounds equipment. * Ability to be flexible and constantly adjust to changing priorities. * Ability to follow through and carry out assignments. * Problem-solving skills and sound judgment. * Ability to understand and apply college and departmental policies and procedures. * Must be physically able to consistently perform job duties. * Some working knowledge of computers (micro-soft, Internet) * OSHA Safety Regulations. * Excellent customer service skills. |
| Minimum Education Required | High School or equivalent |
| Minimum Number of Years Experience Required | 5 |
| Other Knowledge Required | OTHER REQUIREMENTS * Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically. * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. * Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. * Valid Maryland driver's license. * Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity. |
| Working Conditions |
WORKING CONDITIONS
* Must adhere to all safety standards as established by the Facilities.
SOME OVERTIME IS REQUIRED. LEAVE APPROVAL MAY BE LIMITED DURING PEAK ACTIVITY PERIODS. |
| Supervisory Postion? | Yes |
| Division | Facilities (Div) |
| Department | Facilities Office |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | B256P |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Best Consideration Date | 10/30/2023 |
| Job Open Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Job Category | Staff |
| Benefits Summary | Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP. |
| Applicant Instructions |
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full). |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | |
| EEO Statement | Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100. |
Salary.com Estimation for Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in Baltimore, MD
$57,536 to $77,840
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.
-
Carpentry Skill
-
Income Estimation: $40,540 - $55,341
-
Income Estimation: $41,193 - $51,219
-
-
Energy Management Skill
-
Income Estimation: $61,073 - $83,785
-
Income Estimation: $70,221 - $93,824
-
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles
Skills Library
Job openings at Howard Community College
Howard Community College
Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
Full Time
Howard Community College
Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Howard Community College
Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Grounds Maintenance Supervisor jobs in the Baltimore, MD area that may be a better fit.
We don't have any other Grounds Maintenance Supervisor jobs in the Baltimore, MD area right now.
Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD
Diversified Maintenance, Baltimore, MD