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Ohio Christian University

Director of Grounds

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A Landscaping or Grounds Supervisor supervises the staff that provide landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Supervises work to care for plants and trees, including mowing, trimming and planting, and work to repair driveways, walks, benches or other structures. Oversees equipment maintenance and transportation, and communicates with residential customers.

$48,636 / year median in Ohio

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Director of Grounds Department Maintenance Building/Location Main Campus Supervisor Director of Operations Months Per Year 12 Hours Per Week 40 Classification Level Director Salary Range FLSA Status Exempt Supervises Student Workers and Grounds Workers
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Operations, the Ground Director is responsible for all facilities on and off campus pertaining to all grounds work and repair and will adhere to all safety practices. Managing all grounds work on campus
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification) Manage student workers Manage all grounds work on campus and off campus Maintain all grounds equipment. Mowing Trimming Landscaping Supervise tracks and trails. Support campus events. Snow removal Complete small work orders Watering plants Campus trash Leaf removal/tree trimming. Plant flowers Setting up Christmas lights Assist Athletic Department in treatment and care of sports fields. Assist outside contractors as needed. Be available for evening/weekend as need arises. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle Statement .
Education, Training and Experience:
Associates Degree required Bachelors Degree preferred Experience with working grounds Experience managing/directing Skill and Ability to: Knowledge of use of grounds equipment
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an ?at-will? basis, unless otherwise contractually bound. Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer