Clemson University Hiring for Landscape Supervisor at Essential Level 1 employee Full Time

Manages landscaping and grounds-keeping operations. Supervises a landscape maintenance crew for a specific area of campus. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

35% – Non-Essential – Scheduling and Grounds Keeping Management: Schedules and directs grounds-keeping activities for a particular outlined area of campus. Prioritize the use of assigned equipment to ensure the most efficient and productive use. Inspect entire assigned area weekly to ensure it is aesthetically pleasing and to help prioritize staff’s weekly work schedules. Reads, understands, and implements landscape plans on site. Implement weather related campus clearing and cleanup plans whenever necessary.

25% – Essential – Personnel Management: Interviews, hires, trains, schedules, and directs staff. Promotes equal opportunity and respect. Provides development through performance appraisal. Completes fair Employee Performance Management System planning stages and evaluations. Investigates irregularities and policy violations and takes corrective action. Reviews, evaluates and monitors work schedules, flow, hours, and assignments. Promotes good employee relations and solves group problems. Maintains current personnel records. Provides staff in-service and continuing education. Promotes and encourages professional growth,development and cooperation.

15% – Essential – Record keeping and Ordering: Maintains records of labor hours, materials, and equipment. Ensure subordinates time cards reflect where work was performed. Orders supplies and makes recommendations for equipment needs and purchases.

15% – Essential – Pest Management: Identifies insect and disease problems on all types of plant material and takes corrective action. Assists in special projects such as plant surveys or product tests. Assists in conducting Integrated Pest Management Program. Directs handling and application of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.

10% – Essential – Training: Coordinates preparation of training programs and trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment. Ensure new employee on-boarding is completed in a timely manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education – High School Diploma or Equivalent and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
Licenses – Drivers License Class D normal Work Experience: 3+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Vocational or Technical Training 1 – SC Pesticide Applicators License
Work Experience: 5+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge – Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others – Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

70% – Stand for prolonged period
20% – Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
60% – Walk or move about
10% – Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
20% – Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
25% – Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
25% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
75% – Recognize or inspect visually
15% – Move, transport, raise or lower
60% – Extends hands or arms in any direction
90% – Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

60% – Exposure to heat or cold
40% – Exposure to dust/fumes
25% – Wet or humid
75% – Noise
40% – Vibration
25% – Chemical hazards
50% – Radiant energy hazards
20% – Burn hazards
5% – Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm. Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Band: 04 ($ 38,000.00 – $ 42,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 1 employee

Required to respond during an emergency closure or modified operations in order to provide the University’s initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

June 11, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.