GROUNDS UNIT DIRECTOR - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - TAMPA, FL

Overview

Oversee USF turf, landscape, hardscape; manage budgets, procurement, training, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• emergency planning
• field setup
• schedule management
• compliance training
• sop implementation

Tasks

-Assist in procurement of all materials required to administer a validated management program using approved vendors and within approved protocol -Assist in development and implementation plans for emergency response due to inclement weather i.e. hurricane, tornado or other catastrophes -Field(s) set up and take down -Implement schedules for the management of the grounds and landscape beds, including cultural management plan, set ups -Implement training protocol for regulatory compliance, safety and technical needs -Maintain impeccable records of all actions taken to manage identified pests/ abatement or application processes -Light maintenance and repair of equipment -Document and record all training -Implement Standard Operating Procedures, follow all protocol and implement Quality Assurance plan

Requirements

• microsoft office
• communication
• pesticide license
• public speaking
• associate degree
• turf agronomy

What You Bring

-Efficient in Word, Excel, Power Point and/or other compatible programs. -Good written (report writing) and oral communication (public speaking) skills. -Have or be able to demonstrate ability to obtain pesticide license within six months from hire in the following categories: core, turf, and ornamentals. -Ability to promote awareness to management program. -Minimum of a two-year degree in Turf, Agronomy / Horticulture related field, or related experience

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Benefits

-Paid Parental Leave -Disability Insurance -Employee Assistance Program -Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) -Paid Time Off -Commuter Benefits -Retirement Plan -Identity Theft Protection -Discount Marketplace -Life Insurance/ AD -Pet Insurance -Health and Wellness Programs -Personal Leave -Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) -Associate Shopping Program

About Ssc Services For Education

-Serving over 170 academic partners across the U.S., managing millions of square feet and thousands of acres. -Professional teams provide custodial cleaning, grounds management, and equipment maintenance with cost-saving solutions. -Projects include daily upkeep and large-scale infrastructure upgrades like HVAC and steam-plant improvements. -Headquartered in Tennessee, with a nationwide impact on K-12 schools and universities. -Recognized for highlighting staff excellence, including award-winning supervisors and innovative recognition programs.

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