Operations Supervisor (Grounds Shop) (17267)

Job ID: 5117

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Florida A&M University Facilities, Planning, Construction and Safety/Plant Operations and
Maintenance Department (Grounds Shop) is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Operations Supervisor
vacancy.

Responsibilities

Supervises
the daily activities of the Grounds Crews in the Grounds Department; Coordinates the work priorities of the campus grounds; Evaluates
individual project needs; Coordinates work flow and scheduling; Coordinates event support needs from the Grounds Department; Informs
subordinates of all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures and provides access to all related documents; Assesses
and documents subordinates’ ability to comply with all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating
Procedures.

Employs measures of accountability for compliance with University Regulations and Internal Operating
Procedures; Conducts and documents performance evaluations in a timely manner for each subordinate, in accordance with University
Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures; Perform the following general landscaping maintenance tasks around buildings and campus
areas:
Watering of Plant Materials: trees, shrubs, ground covers, and annual flowers; Trimming, mowing, edging, weed eating, raking, and
removing debris; Installation of small landscape renovation projects.

Tracks all Grounds equipment inventory; Maintains
log of equipment and tools used by crews on a daily basis (i.e. large tractors, landscaping equipment, mowers, vehicles, trenching machines,
and other maintenance equipment); Ensures all exterior trash receptacles on campus are addressed on a routine basis; Coordinates the pick-up
schedule for all campus dumpsters; Ensures the campus is free of debris and other items which may create safety concerns; Ensures Grounds
equipment is appropriately maintained (i.e. light maintenance such as checking and adjusting brakes, minor repairs, adding fuel, water, oil;
Sharpening and balancing mower blades; Cleaning and washing vehicles, etc.; and ensures pot holes in streets and parking lots are addressed
in a timely fashion.

Minimum
Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and three years of related experience. Appropriate
vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required
experience.

Recommended
Competencies

Knowledge of Grounds / Landscaping maintenance;
Knowledge of the procedures for operating
a variety of Grounds related equipment (motor vehicles, heavy and light equipment);
Knowledge of small equipment maintenance
requirement;
Ability to perform light maintenance and service work on equipment;
Ability to follow verbal and written
instructions;
Ability to be tactful and work independently;
Ability to communicate effectively;
Ability to bend, kneel and lift a
minimum of 25 pounds;
Ability to stand for a minimum of two (2) hours without a break;
Ability to work outside in North Florida
temperature extremes; and,
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
others.

Anticipated Salary Range

The salary
range is between $40,000 to $43,500 commensurate with relevant
experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Must
maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Pay
Plan

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System)
position.

Conditions of
Employment

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of
criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other
educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens
or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work
in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of
employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in
service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S.
Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the
State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide
documentation.

How To
Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.
Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must
apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records
law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require
a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity
Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the
University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Schedule

Scheduled work hours are
6:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is an essential position that is expected to
function during emergency
situations.

Veterans’

Preference will
be given to eligible Veterans’ and spouses of Veterans’ as required by Florida Statutes.