Grounds Supervisor at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in University of Eastern Shore, MD

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Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Physical Plant Department invites applications for a full-time, nonexempt position with benefits. Under general supervision, supervises groundskeepers performing manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities. Salary Range: $44,053 - $57,211 Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including: • Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division. • Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage. • Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance). • Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions. • Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on- call pay and paid holidays. • Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs. Responsibilities: •Determines work priorities, plans, schedules, assigns and reviews work; trains subordinate personnel. •Supervises grounds maintenance activities including cultivating, planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, mowing and/or pruning lawns, gardens, shrubs, and trees. •Directs the removal of trash and debris from assigned areas. •Supervises and performs the removal of snow and ice from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spreads salt, sand and de-icers to prevent slipping. •Prepares and maintains written reports and records. •Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in department. •Ensures the operational readiness and safety of equipment such as mowers, tillers, sweepers, snow blowers, edger, shovels, and small vehicles. •Performs routine assembly, cleaning and maintenance of equipment as needed. •Assists in the maintenance of outdoor fields and athletic facilities; and •Performs and demonstrates procedures for measuring, mixing, and applying fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals as instructed. •Performs groundskeeper duties as required. Required Qualifications: •Three years in grounds keeping in a lead or supervisory capacity. •Note: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. •Must be able to demonstrate ability to use grounds equipment correctly (snowplows, weed trimmers, zero turn mowers, back holes, skid steers, forklifts, and excavators, etc.) •Must be computer literate and able to complete computer work independently. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: •General knowledge of grounds maintenance practices; of the methods and techniques for cultivating, planting, mowing, and caring for lawns, gardens, shrubs, and trees. •General knowledge of procedures for mixing and applying pesticides and other chemicals. •Thorough knowledge of and skill in the operation and proper care of assigned hand and power tools and equipment. •Skilled in organizing and coordinating the grounds maintenance work. •Skilled in providing guidance and instruction to groundskeepers. •Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations. •Ability to follow oral