Review Vacancy
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $48956 to $59757 Annually
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Minimum Qualifications As per Civil Service Standards, three years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which one year involved supervision over subordinates, or one year as Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds). When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicant must possess and keep a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. The applicant must have and keep a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Duties Description As per Civil Service Standards, position oversees Facilities Operations Assistants 1 and 2 (Grounds) responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, walkways, roads and other outdoor spaces at State University campus.
Duties include but not limited to the following as below:
• Responds, prioritizes, and schedules urgent grounds maintenance service as requested in accordance to standard operating procedures.
• 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 records of employee time, work performed, and materials used.
• Reports orally or in writing to higher level staff on the progress of projects.
• Performs administrative and functions in support of the ground’s unit.
• 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 using the Computerized Management and Maintenance systems and tools.
• Assists in the selection of grounds contractors and monitors the work to ensure completion according to contract specifications.
• Supervises the grounds department inventory system, including the requisitioning and proper distribution and control of equipment and supplies.
• 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 using Time and Attendance System.
Additional Comments The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. In addition to the annual salary, the position is eligible to receive $3,400 downstate location pay.
This position is designated as an "essential” based upon the duties of the job and the functions performed. When classes are cancelled and/or the campus is working on limited operation, in an emergency situation or inclement weather; positions that are designated essential are required to report to work/remain at work until their shift is over or later as directed and/or report to work at their scheduled time or earlier if directed.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address hr@oldwestbury.edu
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Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the SUNY Old Westbury website at https://www.oldwestbury.edu/ and select Jobs & Careers (at the bottom of the home page). Please click Supervisor Grounds under Classified and follow the instructions. Please apply no later than April 21, 2024. All applications must be submitted online.