GROUNDS SUPERVISOR 1

About the role

The Grounds Supervisor I position at UW Facilities is responsible for the supervision and management of assigned crews including leads, grounds and utility worker personnel in the development and care of the University of Washington grounds.

Responsibilities

• Executing the grounds maintenance program through the direction and supervision of crew leads, gardeners, and utility worker employees.
• Supervise leads and other assigned personnel in the removal of snow and ice, and the application of ice melt and sand during inclement weather.
• Conduct regular project site visits and scheduled landscape evaluations with area gardening crews.
• Ensure work is completed on schedule, within budget and that all work order financial documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Responsible for the overall supervision, development, and management of assigned staff personnel.
• Monitor, inspect and assess employee performance, providing feedback necessary to meet performance standards.
• Address and resolve employee performance and behavioral issues.
• Communicate with Maintenance Zone personnel, and other M&C shops, as well as Facilities partners such as Engineering Services (ES), Campus Architecture and Planning (CAP), and Project Delivery Group (PDG) to facilitate work.
• Know and ensure that assigned personnel comply with occupational health and safety regulations that apply to work actions and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, and the use of personal protective equipment whenever required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college training in botany, horticulture, landscape, forestry, or allied field AND two years of experience in grounds maintenance, nursery, parks, or related activity; at least one year of which must have been a lead.
• Washington State Public Pesticide Operator’s License or obtain license within 120 days of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and a proven ability to work successfully with people at all levels throughout the organization and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to maintain professional behavior, tactfulness and composure in a fast paced, dynamic, customer service-driven environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Able to analyze complex information, define problems, and develop and implement creative, cost-effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to function within a complex regulatory environment and to effectively interpret and apply standards, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Able to work independently and successfully prioritize and coordinate multiple programs and assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated flexibility to manage stressful and unpredictable changing requirements effectively.
• Strong personal integrity, trustworthiness, and professional work ethic.
• Proven ability to lead by example in both performance and behavior and to hold employees accountable to established expectations.
• Demonstrated positive, optimistic, success-oriented attitude and ability to positively support the organization, applicable policies, and management decisions.
• Proven ability to take direction, meet expectations, and work cohesively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.