APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.
Under minimal supervision of the Facilities Management Assistant Director, this position is responsible for the management and coordination of all landscaping staff and activities for all University grounds and assets, including the direct supervision of the Landscaping Lead and all Landscaping staff providing an 8-hour, single shift, 5 days a week coverage for the University. Serves on the Facilities Management cabinet, helping to ensure the Facilities Management group is effective and efficient in every area.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Landscaping, Horticulture or equivalent, or comparable work experience.
Required Experience
- Supervisory experience in the field of Landscaping maintenance, preferably within an educational environment.
Primary Duties/Essential Functions
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the work of landscaping personnel; assigns regular work schedules, prepares status reports and assumes responsibility for the appearance, cleanliness, and safe condition of all University grounds.
- Manages all personnel issues including, annual reviews, goal setting, and disciplinary action of all staff assigned to the landscaping area.
- Responsible for facilitating the hiring process including direct interviewing with potential candidates and ensuring all necessary tasks are complete prior to candidate escalation.
- Ensures all work is accomplished within reasonable time frames and within the University's quality standards and budget. Recommends and implements procedural changes as necessary.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of Landscape Services operational budget.
- Ensures proper equipment and supplies inventory are on hand for crew to work efficiently. Locates new suppliers and products so that the University obtains the best product at the least cost.
- Coordinates work with other campus departments and maintains relationships with appropriate University personnel.
- Coordinates with the other Facilities Management managers’ work so that personnel and equipment are used efficiently.
- Inspects University grounds and reports dangerous, unsightly, and/or inoperable conditions and sees that such conditions are corrected. Plans, estimates, and schedules future project work as necessary.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate and effective training (safety, trades, and equipment) of all landscaping staff, through either in-house or contracted means as necessary, is accomplished.
- Facilitates department meetings as necessary.
- Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position.
- May perform various other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies. Accomplished in written and oral communication skills and use of the computer for work control, report writing and cost analysis.
Mental Demands
- Has demonstrated the ability to plan, coordinate, analyze, execute and document specific administrative and management functions with a sense of the long-term goals of the department.
- In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
Physical Demands
- Able to do heavy work, i.e. lift 50-75 lbs.
- Stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, pulling, repetitive motions.
- Operate shop tools and hand tools.
Visual Demands
- Monitor job performance; inspect and operate machinery and operate computer.
Environment
- Subject to outdoor environmental conditions – temperatures above 95 degrees for periods of more than an hour.
- Subject to noise and vibration.
- Subject to hazards – proximity to moving mechanical parts, electric current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals and oils.
- Ability to wear a respirator.
Technologies
- Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Compensation
- Grade 12: $68,640 to $75,787 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.
You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/
Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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