2013-004 GROUNDS SUPERVISOR I

Department:   Physical Plant

Duties:  Supervises groundskeepers performing manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities; supervises, coaches, and evaluates employees; takes appropriate employee disciplinary actions when warranted, approves employee leave and time sheets,  determines work priorities, plans, schedules, assigns and reviews work; trains subordinate personnel; supervises ground maintenance activities including cultivating, planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, mowing and/or pruning lawns, gardens, shrubs, and trees; directs the removal of trash and debris from assigned areas; supervises the removal of snow and ice; spreads salt and de-icers; coordinates with MSU's recycling efforts; instructs employees to collect the items to be recycled and ensures that they are taken to the designated area; prepares and maintains written reports and records; ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained; ensures the operational readiness and safety of equipment; performs routine assembly, cleaning and maintenance of equipment; assists in maintenance of outdoor fields and athletic facilities; performs procedures for measuring, mixing, and applying fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals;   performs  other duties as assigned.                                 

Minimum Qualifications:   High School Diploma or GED; Three years grounds keeping experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Requirements:    Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices;  knowledge of procedures for mixing and applying pesticides and other chemicals; skill in the operation and proper care of hand tools, power tools and equipment; skill in organizing and coordinating grounds maintenance work, ability to provide guidance and instruction; ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively; ability to supervise and train groundskeepers; ability to operate and perform minor maintenance on assigned hand tools and power tools and equipment; ability to work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, buildings, and facilities; ability to work at heights up to 35 feet; ability to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting; ability to work in adverse weather conditions; ability to work in personal protective equipment.

To Apply:  Send a letter of interest indicating Job #2013-004, a  Morgan State University Employment Application, and three names of references with telephone numbers to  Morgan State University, Office of Human Resources, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21251, or e-mail your information to jobs@morgan.edu.  EEO/AA

NOTE: THE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTACT ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW.

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE/ACTION EMPLOYER As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their identities, U.S. citizenship or alien status and their authorization to work in the United States.