Manager - Grounds Maintenance
Job in
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, 75962, USA
Listing for:
The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
-
Management
Maintenance Manager, Project & Program Management, General Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly
USD
55000.00
75000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SUMMARY
This is a managerial position responsible for managing all aspectsof university grounds maintenance. Responsible for establishing contracts for specific jobs when necessary, purchasing equipment and supplies for the grounds maintenance department, andsupervising the beautification duties for landscaping services.
Supervises the university grounds maintenance employees. Reports tothe Director for Facility Support Services.
JOB DESCRIPTION This is a managerial position responsible for managing all aspectsof university grounds maintenance. Responsible for establishing contracts for specific jobs when necessary, purchasing equipment and supplies for the grounds maintenance department, andsupervising the beautification duties for landscaping services.
Supervises the university grounds maintenance employees. Reports tothe Director for Facility Support Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree is required. Degree in horticulture, landscapemanagement, or related field is preferred.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in grounds,landscaping, or related field is required. Pesticide applicatorlicense is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides overall leadership and management of the grounds maintenance department, including planning, directing, and evaluating operations and services.Oversees the effective execution of all grounds maintenance activities, including irrigation, landscaping, turf care, treemaintenance, and trash pickup when applicable.Directs, supervises, and holds staff accountable for workperformance, including assigning daily work, monitoringproductivity and quality, conducting evaluations, and proactivelyaddressing performance issues.Manages personnel processes for assigned staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll oversight, and ensuringcompletion of required administrative functions.Develops and implements maintenance schedules and operational plans to ensure efficient and consistent service delivery across campus.Manages department resources, including budgeting, procurement,inventory control, and maintenance of equipment and materials,ensuring responsible stewardship of university funds andassets.Oversees vendor and contract services, including procurement,coordination, and performance monitoring of external contractors.Ensures compliance with all applicable safety, environmental,and regulatory requirements, including chemical handling andpesticide use.Coordinates with campus stakeholders on projects, events, and service requests, ensuring timely and customer-focused response to university needs.Oversees work order management processes, ensuring data accuracy, timely submission, and appropriate billing or cost trackingNON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May assist with student-group projects for academiccourses.Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following skills and abilities orbe able to demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations,using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.Organizational skills in managing projects simultaneously while maintaining a satisfactory work product.Skill in personnel management through motivating, developing,and directing people as they work, identifying the best people forthe job.Skill in decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choosing the most appropriateoneAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.Ability to problem-solve a variety of situations.Ability to train and supervise others.Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Ability to plan and delegate the work of otherseffectively.Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans toaddress identified issues.Ability to work effectively within a complex organizationstructure.SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Safety Statement
Stephen
F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.
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