Supervisor Of Grounds, Sg-

Supervisor of Grounds, SG-12 - Grounds Department
The Facilities Services Grounds Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a permanent full-time Supervisor of Grounds position, Grade 12. Posting Date: May 2, 2024 Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary: $48,956/year. Commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the State University of New York provides an excellent benefits package. Please click here for more information on benefits for full-time CSEA professionals. Date of Appointment: As soon as possible Description of Responsibilities:
Operational Needs:

Must possess a valid NYS Commercial Pesticide Applicators License Category 3A. Must possess a valid NYS CDL Class B license with air-brake endorsement. Have a record of dependability & satisfactory work performance. Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment. Knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances. Ability to climb ladders or scaffolds. Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods of time. Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
Job Duties:

Supervises and schedules the work of grounds crews at a State facility. Responds, prioritizes, and schedules routine to urgent grounds maintenance service as requested. Provides training to staff by demonstrating proper use of equipment and materials and the performance of specific tasks to meet quality standards. Periodically spot-checks work to make sure instructions are followed, work is progressing according to schedule, and materials and equipment are being used properly. Maintains written records of employee time, work performed, and materials used. Reports orally or in writing to higher level staff on the progress of projects. May supervise subordinate Facility Operations Assistants 1 and 2 assigned to the Grounds Department who also engage in other maintenance-related tasks. Performs administrative functions in support of a grounds department. Plans or assists in the planning of landscaping and other grounds projects by preparing rough sketches, schedules, and estimates of the staff, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the project. Prepares purchase orders and justification for grounds materials, equipment, and supplies. Assists in the selection of grounds contractors and monitors the work to ensure completion according to contract specifications. Prepares a portion of or the entire annual budget for equipment, supplies, and personnel and provides justification for grounds department operational costs. Supervises the grounds department inventory system, including the requisitioning and proper distribution and control of equipment and supplies. Performs the full range of supervisory duties. Interviews and selects staff, establishes training standards, and trains new employees. Evaluates work performance and recommends retention or termination of employees. Approves requests for leave and signs timecards.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which one year involved supervision over subordinates; or one year as a Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds).*
*When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicants must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.


*As determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to possess appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments.




Additional Information:


Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.


In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.


Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling or emailing .


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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at or via email at .


For more details, reference New York State Department of Civil Service Job Title Code #1001500, Supervisor of Grounds, and Grade 12.


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