Grounds Supervisor/Manager

By MESSIAH COLLEGE, Friday at 09:05 PM - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

The Grounds Services Department at Messiah College has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Grounds Services Manager. Responsibilities: The Grounds Service Manager performs oversight of all Messiah College grounds operations including the planning and upkeep of landscape, snow and ice removal, management of contract projects, and the supervision of grounds work by staff and contractors. Qualifications: 5 years of grounds-related supervisory experience is required as well as vocational training in an applicable area; ability to obtain pesticide certification in categories 23, or 6 and 7 within 6 months of employment. Bachelor's degree in Grounds/Horticulture or equivalent years of experience in managing a grounds maintenance operation. Skills and Characteristics: Excellent customer service skills; ability to interact effectively with employees, students and visitors; ability to demonstrate respect for others, build trust and rapport across teams, and act as a role-model to employees and students; ability to operate all vehicles owned by the college; ability to operate all machinery necessary to perform job functions; Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator's License required. About: The Grounds Services department is responsible for the care of 475 acres of land. This land is made up of developed and undeveloped land, landscaped areas around buildings, green space, athletic fields, outlying fields and satellite properties. The department utilizes a zonal maintenance system by assigning specific zones to crew leaders. For more information, please see: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20081/grounds_services Applications: Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. All materials must be submitted electronically using this link: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14185 Messiah College's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The college has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that enables educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and cultural intelligence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their position. Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The College is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. In accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination (including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975), Messiah College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran's status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. Consistent with our nondiscrimination statement, the College does not tolerate abuse or harassment of employees, students or other individuals associated with the College. All employees are to abide by this policy in order to provide a work environment free from discrimination. The College does not tolerate harassment by vendors, contractors or guests.   Apply Here PI106797698

By Turning Stone Resort, November 28, 2018 - Oneida, New York

Summary:  The Resort Grounds Manager is responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of grounds outside of the golf courses including the clubhouse area, Turning Stone Resort property, the RV Park, Tower Winter Garden, The Inn hotel, Point Place Casino, and Yellow Brick Road Casino. Duties & Responsibilities: ·         Under the direction of the Director of Golf & Grounds, oversees the grounds maintenance, ornamental beds, and cleanliness of grounds outside the golf courses including                the clubhouse areas, Turning Stone Resort property, Tower Winter Garden, The RV Park, The Inn, Point Place Casino, and Yellow Brick Road Casino. ·         Manages a team of twenty employees which includes assigning and directing work, developing work schedules, conducting performance reviews and administering corrective             counselings as required. ·         Continually inspects all grounds for their condition and maturity and notes those areas requiring maintenance. ·         Assists staff with hands-on work including weeding, edging, trimming, pruning, and deadheading of existing materials. ·         Oversees all snow removal for all Turning Stone properties, delegating tasks to all Golf & Grounds employees during the winter months. ·         Maintains a working relationship with contracted vendors.  Entrusted with yearly annual orders from local growers. ·         Ensures that the staff is fully trained in all aspects of their positions including the proper and safe use of equipment. ·         Reviews payroll reports for accurate work hour totals and makes adjustments when needed. ·         Participates in the interviewing and selection process for new employees, ensuring that staffing levels are maintained and the most qualified candidates are hired. ·         Assists in the development of departmental budgets, implementing cost control measures to keep expenses in line with approved budgets. ·         Consistently follows all administrative procedures to ensure appropriate information is submitted to Human Resources regarding each employee in a timely manner (i.e.                  Leave of Absences, terminations, status changes, etc). ·         Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures. ·         Conducts performance appraisals of direct reports and ensures performance standards are achieved by staff; participates in and/or makes recommendations related to                    employment actions such as hiring/firing, promotion and disciplinary procedures. ·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

By Tashua Knolls Golf Course, October 18, 2018 - Trumbull, Connecticut

TOWN OF TRUMBULL TASHUA KNOLLS GOLF COURSE PROPERTY DIRECTOR                                    THE TOWN & THE COURSE: Trumbull is a vibrant community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with more than 36,000 citizens. It combines small-town New England character and charm with extensive retail, commercial and light manufacturing activity along with excellent schools, safe environment, conveniences and amenities. Tashua Knolls Golf Course is a 27-hole facility featuring an original par 72 golf course stretching 6,540 yards from the championship tees that is sure to challenge beginners and accomplished golf alike. The original 18-hole layout was built in 1976 by golf architect Al Zikorus. An additional 9-hole layout, designed and supervised by noted golf architect, Michael Zikorus (Al,s son) was completed in 2004. The course is situated on farmland originally inhabited by the Tamtashua Indians The course contains rolling hills and great views with mature trees, original stone walls, a 200-year old church and just enough water to make things interesting. The course also features two putting greens, a chipping green, full practice range, a full-service pro shop as well as restaurant and banquet facilities. In 2017 the Connecticut Amateur was held at Tashua Knolls. This marketed the first time in the 115-year history of the championship that a champion was crowned on a public golf course. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Tashua Knolls Golf Course Property Director is entrusted with management of the maintenance and improvement activities conducted at Tashua Knolls Golf Course and related properties and buildings. Specific areas of responsibility are turf operations, equipment and general facilities maintenance and construction, maintenance employee supervision and maintenance projects as they relate to golf course properties. This position reports directly to the Golf Course Commission or its designee. Anticipated Terms: Initial term of contract is three (3) years. Exempt position with $100,000 to $120,000 salary based on experience and performance. Benefits per terms of Town of Trumbull’s plan including medical and eligibility for the Defined Contribution Plan. Exempt position. Contract will outline specific work schedule and vacation time. Anticipated Start Date: January 15, 2019 Resume required with application. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Management, maintenance, project cost and improvement of the golf course and facilities including but not limited to: Plan, organize, direct and control construction projects and turf maintenance activities for the golf courses including technical assistance and management as well as supervision of the turf operations staff. Plan, organize, direct and control the acquisition, maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment. Manage unionized and seasonal employees. Develop and implement programs to promote sound ecological and environmental management of the golf courses. Render professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to the Golf Commission or Town of Trumbull as required. Develop capital and construction long-range planning. Plan and provide for all phases of construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of the golf courses whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. Prepare the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of the golf courses. Formulate the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement Golf Commission policies established in accordance with the long-range and defined maintenance standards. Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline, if necessary, the golf course maintenance staff. Schedule and route personnel and equipment to accomplish the work load. Conduct daily inspection of the golf courses and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs. Manage the acquisition of equipment and supplies necessary to maintain the golf courses, exercising cost control measures to keep operating and capital expenses in line with approved budgets while adhering to the Town of Trumbull’s purchasing policy. Provide inventory control and oversee equipment maintenance programs. Ensure that accurate and complete records are kept of inventory, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc. Communicate regularly with the Commission to discuss activities, goals, plans and club membership/customer input. Attend all Green Committee and Commission meetings. Be “on call” twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week from March 1 through December 15 during each year of the agreement.