Job Information
University of North Florida Landscape Grounds Supervisor in Jacksonville, Florida
Nature of Work: This is work supervising employees and designated area of responsibility.
Typical Responsibilities: Supervises relevant employees and maintains designated areas. Maintains and advises supervisor of supply and equipment needs. Reports building maintenance requirements to supervisor. Responds to special cleaning, recycling, or groundskeeping needs. Maintains equipment. May implement special projects. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Required Qualifications: A high school diploma and three years experience directly related to the job functions. Directly related college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Supervises remote site landscape/grounds maintenance. Implements landscape projects. Works with irrigation, heavy equipment and pest control staff to prepare planting areas. Implements programs for fertilization, irrigation, weed and pest control. Insures the maintenance of tools and equipment. May perform soil sampling and inspection of foliage for disease. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Participates in work with other Landscape and Grounds supervisors and other Physical Facilities departments as needed. Assists with campus Emergencies and special events as directed by supervisor.
Department
Physical Facilities, Grounds
Compensation
Negotiable
Equal Opportunity
In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.