Position Title: Campus Landscape & Athletics Fields Manager Position Type: Administrator Position Status: Regular Full-time Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: $50,000 - $60,000 per year, DOE + excellent benefits Department: Facilities Management Posting Date: 08/02/2013 Closing Date The position will close when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Work Schedule: FT; Mon – Fri, 8am-5pm. Occasional nights and weekends may be required. General Description: Responsible for leading all general grounds and athletics fields maintenance activities on a university campus. Includes coordination of work activity with multiple departments. Lead and coach grounds staff to create a positive, productive, and aesthetically pleasing campus landscape. Participate in university sustainability planning. Serves as part of the Facilities Management leadership team. Reports to the Director of Facilities Management. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: -Plan, develop, prioritize, and manage efficient grounds maintenance tasks and horticultural programs to assure plant health, cleanliness, and public safety are attained on a daily basis. -Implement knowledge of native plant use in landscaping, water-wise practices, low impact development practices, and integrated pest management plans. -Plan, coordinate and manage all grounds-related projects (in-house and contracted) and develop annual capital project requests. Develop, manage and analyze the grounds budget. -Plan and supervise maintenance programs for athletic/ synthetic fields, recreation facilities, and paved areas. Coordinate with departments to ensure that facilities are event-ready. -Set priorities, supervise and evaluate 9 staff employees and up to 15 student employees. -Assure all rules and regulations of the university are known and observed by all grounds staff. -Interview and hire personnel to fill vacancies as they occur. -Monitor and maintain the inventory of grounds supplies and equipment. -Work with landscape architects to design and install landscaping around construction sites. -Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -Knowledge of landscaping and ground maintenance procedures, equipment, chemicals. -Interpersonal and customer relations skills including the ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse community and across all organizational levels/departments. -Excellent written and verbal communications skills. -Ability to lead a team and conduct employee training sessions. -Working knowledge of MS Office software programs and e-mail systems. Required Qualifications: -5 or more years experience in grounds maintenance. 3 years experience leading a team. -Technical school or other training in landscape management. -High school diploma or GED. -Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2yrs). -Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, physical exam including drug screen, pass PLU’s Driver’s Certification Training; and provide an original copy of their Driving Record (5yr Employment Abstract). Preferred Qualifications: - AA or BA degree. Certified arborist and/or certified in Landscape Architecture. - Knowledge of Excel and budget management software, such as Banner. Work Conditions: Physical Requirements: - Regularly required to stand, walk, lift, bend, stoop, and kneel and occasionally climb and balance. - Must be able to regularly lift/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. - Operate grounds equipment involving dexterous use of both hands and feet simultaneously. - Good hearing and vision.