Compass Group - Tampa, FL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Tampa, FL
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
About the position
The Grounds Superintendent at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, is responsible for leading and managing the grounds department's operations. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and quality assurance in landscape and turf management, ensuring a well-maintained environment for educational facilities. The position requires coordination with team leaders and support for maintenance management operations, focusing on client satisfaction and compliance with safety and operational standards.
Responsibilities
- Properly train staff in operational procedures for operations
- Ensure Quality Assurance of work performed through recorded Q/A system and frequent inspections of team as work is performed
- Train team/ staff in proper methods, protocol for grounds using SOP's (development may be required)
- Control expenses within the scope of responsibility
- Provide weekly operating reports to Grounds Manager/ Facility Director
- Responsible for productivity and staffing that is appropriate to achieved results as outlined by Grounds Manager and Unit Director
- Conduct and assist in interviewing, hiring and progressive counseling/ coaching
- Maintain and support client satisfaction to ensure account retention
- Assist in customizing programs to meet client's unique needs as required
- Stay current with all requirements of job/ licenses and or certifications
- Train for safety compliance, operational procedures, and company policies
- Ensure compliance with SSC Compass, local, state and federal requirements which may include record keeping, training, or license/ certifications Inclusive of SDS, pesticide records
- Maintain logs for equipment maintenance and repairs
- Manage inventory levels for grounds supplies and insure proper purchasing procedures are followed
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree, or 5-10 years of experience in Grounds Management
- Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
- Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures
- Excellent communication with senior client & internal staff
- Knowledge of trees, shrubs, plants, woody ornamentals, grasses, vines, and ground covers
- Comprehension of landscape tools, tool maintenance, handling of small equipment (weed trimmer, pruning shears, loppers, hand prunes, nursery spade, shovel and rake) and minor repairs
- Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
- Experience managing employees
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Work in inclement weather, lift, bend, stoop and occasionally pick up 50lbs
- Ability to work off/ non-scheduled hours because of campus functions/ crop/ weather requirements
- Operate/ drive grounds related equipment & vehicles
- Knowledge or willingness to learn how to operate large equipment including tractor, skid steer, mower, sod cutter, trencher etc
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
- Identify Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- And More
