Roads & Grounds Supervisor Jobs

Requisition Id 10784

Overview:

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is accepting applications for a Skilled Craft Supervisor. Under limited supervision, incumbent will coordinate, plan, and schedule work within the Roads & Grounds work group. They will team with the craft workers and other support personnel in task preparation and planning to ensure that work is conducted in a safe, compliant, timely and efficient manner. Craft Supervisors work closely with research and support organizations to meet their needs promptly and cost effectively. The Supervisor is responsible for the generation and review of technical procedures and training of assigned craft. This position is primarily supervising Roads & Grounds activities, but the incumbent may be called on to supervise other craft work, as needed.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

As a member of the Logistical Services Roads & Grounds team, the Supervisor is expected to:

• Assist in developing cost estimates, work plans, excavation permits and schedules for projects; and manage projects within established budgets and schedules.
• Provide support, as appropriate, to craft workers as they perform work and ensure that all Roads & Grounds activities are conducted in total compliance with the governing DOE Standard.
• Participate on committees, such as the ORNL Landscape Review Committee and will also be required to be onsite during inclement weather events to supervise snow/ice removal activities.
• Ensure that work tasks are properly analyzed and graded according to ORNL work control procedures.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
• Promote and maintain a business culture that focuses on meeting the needs of the craft, research and maintenance personnel.
• Serve in an important customer interface role to ensure that customers are fully informed about Roads & Grounds activities to include: Turf maintenance, landscape and irrigation maintenance, tree trimming/felling, paved/unpaved road maintenance (paving, pothole repair, striping, etc.), herbicide/pesticide applications, sidewalk maintenance, snow & ice removal, installation of traffic and way-finding signage, right of way clearing, creating & updating various R&G condition assessments, reading/aiding in landscape design (using native plants), landscape installation, etc. Field supervision of these tasks is expected.
• Work closely with their counterparts within the division to support administrative function, training needs, timekeeping, workforce instruction & direction, performance evaluation and feedback, efficiency improvements, etc. in support of the division agenda.

Qualifications Required:

• Working knowledge of Roads & Grounds functions that include: Turf maintenance tasks, regionally native plant maintenance, paved/unpaved road maintenance, sidewalk/concrete pouring & maintenance, snow and ice removal techniques, etc.
• Working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, SAP, etc.
• Must have, or be able to obtain within 6 months, a Tennessee State Commercial Herbicide/Pesticide Applicator Certification (Category 3, Ornamental and Turf). This position will primarily plan and direct Roads & Grounds activities.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience. A minimum of nine or more years of experience in landscaping, roads and grounds or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Perferred Requirements:

• Must exercise sound judgment within the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Must be a team player.
• Experience in a lead or supervisory position
• Excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal, and problem solving skills are required.
• Must positively interact with a wide-variety of ORNL staff and clients at all levels and resolve and or advise management on a wide range of administrative and or technical issues.
• Experience and familiarity with labor relations principles

Special Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.