Job Details

University of Idaho

Director of Grounds

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Facilities Management

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $76,627.20 - $92, 971.00 annually

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position leads and supervises the team responsible for the care and maintenance of the grounds for the University of Idaho. They will direct the team, monitor landscape care programs and maintenance work to enhance campus landscape.

Duties may include:

• Responsible for the direct supervision of the Landscape Foreperson, Hardscape Foreperson, Arboretum Superintendent, Horticulturist, and Arborist
• Responsible for the general supervision of 20+ exterior/interior building staff
• Assisting in the hiring, coaching, and training of staff
• Promoting safe work practices and training opportunities for staff
• Other duties as assigned

This position is essential and will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or University Closure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 5 years of progressively responsible management experience, including personnel supervision, fiscal management, and working in a computerized/electronic business environment
• Experience with managing exterior building services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in higher education
• Experience supervising trade workers, equipment operators, subcontractors, and unit supervisors
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and practical management skills, including the ability to work effectively in a large and complex organization, are essential
• Experience developing and training employees on policies and procedures, including safe work practices and policies

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to:
  • Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
  • Climb and work at various heights above ground using ladders, scaffolding, lifts and bucket trucks
  • Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties
  • Work in inclement weather conditions
  • Work on uneven or slick surfaces
  
  
  

Must be able to: Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time Climb and work at various heights above ground using ladders, scaffolding, lifts and bucket trucks Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties Work in inclement weather conditions Work on uneven or slick surfaces


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP004379P

Posting Date: 04/08/2024

Closing Date: 5/8/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:


Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.







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