Director Landscape Services

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department Facil Mgmt-Landscape Services

Posting Number

Posting Number S1736P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade G

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Directs the landscape services and transportation services divisions of Facilities Management.

• Directs and plans operational aspects of University Landscape Services. Establishes policies and procedures for the design and maintenance of University grounds and athletic fields.
• Hires, trains and evaluates the performance of full-time and part-time staff.
• Oversees labor relations. Ensures a productive and safe work environment and compliance with human resources policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinates and implements plans for future facilities and renovations.
• Manages operating budgets for landscaping and transportation services and equipment.
• Directs and evaluates outdoor maintenance and first impression quality. Identifies and implements necessary service or operational changes.
• Plans and manages acquisition, maintenance and disposition of equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Directs recycling, sustainability and waste reduction initiatives for the University.
• Represents the department in University planning groups.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years’ relevant experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing contractors or vendors.
• Experience administering a collective bargaining agreement.

• Supervisory experience in a collective bargaining environment.

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
  https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have five years' relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have project management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have budget management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience managing contractors or vendors?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience administering a collective bargaining agreement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisory experience in a collective bargaining environment?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.