Grounds Foreman Position Available In Bulloch, Georgia

Grounds Foreman Job

ID284550

Location
Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA Department Information Grounds Operations Job Summary Perform technical grounds work and provide on-site coordination and quality control. Lead a small group of grounds employees in work primarily related to woody plants, herbaceous plants, and ornamental pest management. Prepare turf and fields along with irrigation and turf pest control. Manage transit area maintenance, debris and trash control, and hardscape work. Assist in training employees in proper Grounds procedures in the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles for technical work and the technical aspects of installation, application, maintenance, and removal of plants and materials. Responsibilities
Establish maintenance schedules
Maintain daily logs of work assignments, progress, and amount of time used to complete tasks
Train crew members on proper cultural requirements for growing grass and other routine landscaping tasks
Select, utilize, and evaluate procedures, materials, tools, and equipment appropriate for the task Provide continuity of grounds services during personnel absences and under emergency conditions by performing the task to cover areas
Participate in interviews, new hire orientation and training of employees
Inspect/sign off on all work/project request for assigned area
Prepare documentation to provide written support and/or convey information relating to personnel matters and facility needs Prepare daily shift reports to convey material needs, work order request, project work, and other information relevant to daily operations Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Required Experience Two (2) years of related work experience Supervisory experience
Proposed Salary $18.12 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis. Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Ability to understand work orders, complete forms, operate hand-held landscaping tools, calculate quantity of plants, materials, etc., needed for projects, operate a service vehicle, provide direction

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills