Manager, Horticulture and Grounds - Marietta
Job ID: 248301
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Find your wings at KSU!
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, diversity, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Location
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing and maintaining the grounds and landscape for Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. Serves as Project Manager on University projects and reviews construction plans and specifications. Assists Campus Planning and Construction with the coordination of landscape projects and serves as coordinator and technical advisor concerning maintenance, landscape design and plant installation. Coordinates event management set up and take downs with event staff.
Responsibilities
1. Manages landscape maintenance, snow removal, ice management, event management and scheduling
2. Directs department supervisors and groundskeepers, provides grounds maintenance, and coordinates services with customers and service providers
3. Develops and implements training programs and procedures and processes to improve service
4. Responsible for policy and procedure protocols and emergency response for weather conditions and natural disasters that might alter normal operating conditions on campus
5. Performs 24/7 call in duties and shares with other staff on a rotation basis
6. Recommends hiring/termination of staff and evaluates performance
7. Serves as technical manager on matters related to inspection, material selection, estimating labor analysis, work programming, contractor recommendations, etc.
8. Works with planning office regarding land use, new construction, site work and landscape issues
9. Serves as liaison on various committees and provides consultation services as requested
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Associates degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Horticulture or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license
Appropriate certificate or ability to acquire with-in six (6) months of hire
Required Experience
Eight (8) years field experience with major focus on landscape maintenance and crew supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Georgia cat.24 pesticide applicators license
Preferred Experience
Irrigation repair and management experience
Proposed Salary
Pay Grade: E06
The budget for this position is between $41,878 and $59,000. Offers will be based on candidate experience and budget availability.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to operate and instruct by example the safe operation of all types of equipment necessary to perform the job
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time while meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of plant types and identification of plants in landscaping
Knowledge of best methods of pruning, spraying, and planting and cultural requirements of plants and trees
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national, origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
Yes, this position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced + Education + DMV
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=248301&PostingSeq=1
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