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CSULB

Manager, Grounds & Landscape Services

CSULB, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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552297 Work type:

Management (MPP) Location:

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MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time About BBS Beach Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics, activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty and staff. BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and transformative educational and social events and programs that make CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a leader among the CSU campuses. Departments within BBS: Environmental Health and Safety Energy and Utilities Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations, Payroll/Personnel, IT Services) Planning and Sustainability Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Plumbing Shops) Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto Shops) Grounds and Landscaping Services Custodial Services Design and Construction Services BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission to “Build a Better Campus Everyday.” Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities Management, the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services is responsible for planning and managing the University's grounds maintenance and landscape program, including waste hauling, recycling, and interior pest management. Key Responsibilities

Provide general and specific direction and leadership to the University in grounds and landscape services, irrigation, athletic fields, waste hauling, recycling, and pest management. Develop policies and procedures related to grounds personnel and operational functions. Develop lists of tasks and frequencies by position. Plan and coordinate the work of grounds personnel using effective leadership/management strategies to ensure maximum productivity and creativity. Manage staff assigned to the Grounds and Landscaping Department with effective employee relations planning and execution, composition and disbursement of performance evaluations, absence management and recruitment operations. Prepare budget detail material, equipment, and labor to support new and existing programs and projects and various other reports. Evaluate and recommend purchase of new equipment and material. Administer fiscal activities for grounds area tracking expenditures, personnel, training, and O/E. Administer contracts with outside vendors and the in-house operations for trash, street sweeping, and other grounds related contracts, as appropriate. Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups both on and off campus, including administrators, managers, staff, customers, and peers. They must possess strong analytical skills to assess complex problems and recommend appropriate solutions, while understanding the nuanced relationships between departmental needs, budget constraints, and external requirements. Exceptional communication and leadership abilities are essential, along with a customer service mindset and the capacity to provide consistent guidance to both the department and the broader campus community. The candidate should have comprehensive knowledge of horticultural and landscape techniques, as well as a thorough understanding of equipment and materials used in landscape maintenance. Experience in contract management, report writing, and cultivating trees, lawns, and shrubs in a university or large institutional setting is required. Additionally, they should be skilled in maintaining general-use athletic fields and collegiate-level sports surfaces such as soccer, baseball, and track. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a

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