Grounds Supervisor

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Grounds Supervisor
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St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—
shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world
—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website .edu.

Position Begins:
Immediately as filled

Status:
Full-time, Exempt, in-person

Department:
Operations, Maintenance

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 annually

Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through Health Partners, Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan), dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities.

A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees, as well as complimentary before and after-school care.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Security, the Grounds Supervisor is a working supervisory position responsible for managing the activities of the Grounds department on the two St Paul Academy and Summit School campuses. The Grounds Supervisor is required to plan, organize and schedule grounds activities and projects, so they are completed in a timely, efficient and professional manner.

• Supervise the daily activities of the Grounds Technician and part-time employees by prioritizing and scheduling seasonal daily work projects and other projects assigned to the division.
• Plan, organize, and supervise grounds projects and activities, including, but not limited to the following:
  • maintenance of the campus and sports turf areas
  • planting and care of flower/ornamental shrub beds
  • planting and maintenance of campus trees
  • maintenance of athletic fields, including accurate field striping for athletic events
  • maintenance of campus sidewalks, steps, plazas, alleyways, service drives and parking lots
  • removal of snow from walks, steps, and parking lots
  • application of fertilizers, pesticides, and other necessary chemicals and carefully monitoring contractors employed to perform these applications
  • serve as a liaison with contractors hired to work on campus grounds
• Supervise the proper daily use of all equipment and supervise its recommended periodic preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate the ordering and delivery of all plant material, supplies, and equipment needed throughout the year. Purchase all materials, equipment, and services under SPA’s purchasing procedures.
• Direct and supervise the trash hauling contractor, landscape maintenance, and snow removal contracts and liaison with those contractors. Perform the same functions with other contractors when agreements are established.
• Assist the Director with planning and implementing grounds-related capital projects to include: planning, budgeting, bidding, contractor selection, and supervising construction activities.
• Coordinate overtime schedule of full-time personnel for seasonal work.
• Plan and schedule the training of new full and part-time employees and seek assistance with that training as needed.
• Prepare the grounds…