Moraine Valley Community College
Supervisor of Roads and Grounds
Moraine Valley Community College, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Position Information
Job Title: Supervisor of Roads and Grounds
Department: Campus Operations
Work Location: ALL SITES
Duties Under the direction of the Director of Campus Operations, the Supervisor of Roads and Grounds is the head landscaper and working supervisor of Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel. The supervisor coordinates the maintenance activities of campus landscaping, parking areas, secondary roads, walkways, traffic control signs, athletic fields, snow removal, trash and rubbish removal, and maintenance of college vehicles. The supervisor is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and assist Grounds crew in providing attractive and clean campus grounds, creating a campus environment that is comfortable and welcoming to students, staff and visitors.
Schedule, assign and supervise Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel engaged in:
landscaping, pruning, vegetation control and plantings
maintenance and repair of walkways, secondary roads and athletic fields
trash and rubbish removal
snow removal and maintenance of college vehicles
Plan and manage the maintenance of athletic fields within established budgetary limits, including game fields, practice fields, softball, baseball, and tennis courts.
Establish work schedules and inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and standards.
In conjunction with the Director of Campus Operations, develop campus ornamental landscape plans and provide for maintenance, replacement and new plantings on campus.
Inspect campus and observe activities for potentially unsafe conditions, take appropriate action to correct condition and report safety hazard to Director.
Maintain inventory of tools, supplies and equipment and meet with vendors regarding product specifications and new productsdelegating vendor relationships.
Operate campus vehicles and equipment as necessary to assist with the completion of projects.
Train employees on the use of equipment; and train and enforce work and safety regulations.
Assist in the investigation of accidents involving roads and grounds personnel;色综合 prepare accident, injury, and damage reports.
Coordinate contractors working on Roads & Grounds projects. Assist with solicitation of project quotes.
Supervisory responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Education / Experience
Associate’s degree or higher (in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field) AND /OR (10) years of experience in grounds/nursery including lawn maintenance chemicals and equipment.
Three (3) or more years supervisory experience required, preferably grounds-related.
Current Illinois Pesticide License (applicator‑turf) and a valid driver’s license to operate light and medium trucks.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requires frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel Bookmark; and requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. In addition to the above qualifications, the supervisor must have the ability to lead, supervise and assist the Grounds crew in providing attractive and clean campus grounds, creating a campus environment that is comfortable and welcoming to students, staff and visitors.
Position Status Full Time
General Hours Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Salary/Wage $26.30 - $30.00 per hour (plus exceptional benefits)
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Benefits
Life insurance; Optional life
Disability píicurance
MVCC Tuition waiver
Vacation Days
Holidays
Personal days
Tax‑sheltered annuity plans
Contact Information To ensure consideration, please apply with complete application and resume/cover letter indicating qualifications prior to the review date.
Moraine Valley Community College Office of Human Resources hr@morainealley.edu (708) 974-5704
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Chicago Tribune
HigherEdJobs
InsideHigherEd
Chronicle of Higher Education
MVCC Website/Posting
Employee of MV Tractor
Other
No Response
* Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?
Yes
No
* Do you have the minimum of a high school diploma or highaaro equivalency (GED) AND are 18 years of age or older?
Yes
No
* Do you have an Associate’s degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field or higher and/or (10) years of experience in grounds/nursery including lawn maintenance chemicals and equipment?
Yes \ मैंने
No
* Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience as required?
Yes
No
* Do you have a current Illinois Pesticide License (applicator‑turf) and a valid driver’s license to operate light and medium trucks (as required)?
Yes
No
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Department: Campus Operations
Work Location: ALL SITES
Duties Under the direction of the Director of Campus Operations, the Supervisor of Roads and Grounds is the head landscaper and working supervisor of Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel. The supervisor coordinates the maintenance activities of campus landscaping, parking areas, secondary roads, walkways, traffic control signs, athletic fields, snow removal, trash and rubbish removal, and maintenance of college vehicles. The supervisor is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and assist Grounds crew in providing attractive and clean campus grounds, creating a campus environment that is comfortable and welcoming to students, staff and visitors.
Schedule, assign and supervise Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel engaged in:
landscaping, pruning, vegetation control and plantings
maintenance and repair of walkways, secondary roads and athletic fields
trash and rubbish removal
snow removal and maintenance of college vehicles
Plan and manage the maintenance of athletic fields within established budgetary limits, including game fields, practice fields, softball, baseball, and tennis courts.
Establish work schedules and inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and standards.
In conjunction with the Director of Campus Operations, develop campus ornamental landscape plans and provide for maintenance, replacement and new plantings on campus.
Inspect campus and observe activities for potentially unsafe conditions, take appropriate action to correct condition and report safety hazard to Director.
Maintain inventory of tools, supplies and equipment and meet with vendors regarding product specifications and new productsdelegating vendor relationships.
Operate campus vehicles and equipment as necessary to assist with the completion of projects.
Train employees on the use of equipment; and train and enforce work and safety regulations.
Assist in the investigation of accidents involving roads and grounds personnel;色综合 prepare accident, injury, and damage reports.
Coordinate contractors working on Roads & Grounds projects. Assist with solicitation of project quotes.
Supervisory responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Education / Experience
Associate’s degree or higher (in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field) AND /OR (10) years of experience in grounds/nursery including lawn maintenance chemicals and equipment.
Three (3) or more years supervisory experience required, preferably grounds-related.
Current Illinois Pesticide License (applicator‑turf) and a valid driver’s license to operate light and medium trucks.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requires frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel Bookmark; and requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. In addition to the above qualifications, the supervisor must have the ability to lead, supervise and assist the Grounds crew in providing attractive and clean campus grounds, creating a campus environment that is comfortable and welcoming to students, staff and visitors.
Position Status Full Time
General Hours Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Salary/Wage $26.30 - $30.00 per hour (plus exceptional benefits)
Hourlyκτη>
Benefits
Life insurance; Optional life
Disability píicurance
MVCC Tuition waiver
Vacation Days
Holidays
Personal days
Tax‑sheltered annuity plans
Contact Information To ensure consideration, please apply with complete application and resume/cover letter indicating qualifications prior to the review date.
Moraine Valley Community College Office of Human Resources hr@morainealley.edu (708) 974-5704
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Chicago Tribune
HigherEdJobs
InsideHigherEd
Chronicle of Higher Education
MVCC Website/Posting
Employee of MV Tractor
Other
No Response
* Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?
Yes
No
* Do you have the minimum of a high school diploma or highaaro equivalency (GED) AND are 18 years of age or older?
Yes
No
* Do you have an Associate’s degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field or higher and/or (10) years of experience in grounds/nursery including lawn maintenance chemicals and equipment?
Yes \ मैंने
No
* Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience as required?
Yes
No
* Do you have a current Illinois Pesticide License (applicator‑turf) and a valid driver’s license to operate light and medium trucks (as required)?
Yes
No
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