Grounds Manager - Anderson University - HES Facilities Management

Company: WFF Facility Services, Inc
Location: Anderson
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Grounds Manager - Anderson University - HES Facilities ManagementMaintains grounds of campus property by performing the following duties.Essential FunctionsThis job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Provide direction and oversight to grounds staff.Select, hire, train and schedule staff.Schedule and direct seasonal lawn maintenance activities such as:Lawn cuttingPruning of shrubs and treesApplication of fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticidesClean grounds and remove littlerPlant flowers, shrubs, and trees as necessaryDirect and assist, when necessary, in preventive maintenance of fences, gates, walls, and walksDirect snow removal from walks, driveways, and parking lots.Proactively maintain public passageways and walkways so they are free from ice, water, and other hazards.Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.May direct or make minor repairs and performs preventive maintenance on equipment and tools such as lawn mower, spreader, show removal equipment and weed cutter, edging tools, and shearsDrive campus / company truck on and off campus.Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on timeHES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions.Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, we pride ourselves on building best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services.With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, our leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give your facilities our full attention.Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.Want to become part of a winning team with opportunities for growth, career advancement and development? HES Facilities is proud to provide an environment where we support you and your drive for success. We have a passionate commitment to learning and investing in our associates looking to accelerate their careers. We offer a wide range of employment opportunities for professionals and entry level candidates who share our core values.Supervisory ResponsibilityDirectly supervises grounds employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Skills:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memosAbility to perform complex mathematical computationsAbility to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Travel: Limited travel by car to local customer locations.Physical and Working ConditionsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to weather related wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places' fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.

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