Grounds Manager - Planning & Facilities Management - Georgetown University

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Grounds Manager - Planning & Facilities Management - Georgetown University

Georgetown’s team on Main Campus is responsible and committed to providing the Georgetown University community services related to campus planning and design, capital projects, custodial, facility maintenance, grounds and landscaping, sustainability, transportation and parking, and utilities. Its Grounds and Landscaping Department is responsible for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of Georgetown's Main Campus – including Healy Hall, a designated National Historic Landmark - and for maintaining an aesthetically pleasing, clean, and welcoming outdoor experience for the community.

Position #: P28175

Full-time: 40 hours

Pay: $79,000

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Main Campus, 3700 “O” Street, Washington, DC

Job Overview

The Grounds Manager - responsible for overseeing the year-round operations of University grounds - provides hands-on leadership with special projects, installation and maintenance of the green areas, hardscapes, and building exteriors; and manages all relevant work performed by contractors.

They directly lead and supervise around twenty facilities employees; including: laborers, equipment operators, landscape laborers, landscape gardeners, landscape gardener II’s, groundskeepers, and masons.

The Grounds Manager organizes and assigns work verbally and/or via requests received through a computerized maintenance management system (Maintenance Connection), assigns tasks and conveys instructions, supervises performance at the job site, and reports back to the Assistant Director upon completion of jobs.

They supervise and perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of improved and semi-improved land on Georgetown's Campus, and of automated lawn irrigation sprinkler systems; provide technical expertise and knowledge necessary to maintain the University's grounds in the most aesthetic, healthy and safe manner; and play a major role in supervising, performing and supporting preparations for special and Signature Events – including outdoor events, sports events, Senior Week, Commencement ceremonies, Alumni Reunion Weekend, Homecoming, and student move-in and move-out.

Additionally, they properly dispose of yard waste; monitor, coordinate and manage inclement weather operations, to include snow and ice removal and storm cleanup operations; collaborate with in-house and visiting landscape architects, designers, and contractors, and support the Planning and Facilities Management Departments’ activities as needed; and participate in the Division's Facilities Buildings Inspection Program.

Policies and Procedures: They administer and enforce all relevant departmental policies and procedures; monitor and verify proper response to, and compilation of, work requests generated in the computerized maintenance management system (Maintenance Connection); and evaluate employee performance, take appropriate steps to correct inadequate performance, and identify areas where additional training is needed.

Records Maintenance. They report employee time and attendance; review and approve employee time cards and requests for time off; prepare expenditure reports and yearly budgets; and maintain shop housekeeping and organization.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Grounds Manager supports the goals, objectives and mission of the Land and Waste Management Branch across all its areas of responsibility, to include supporting the efforts of the Recycling and Groundskeeping Sections.

Requirements and Qualifications

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found at .

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the .