Director of Grounds Services

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We are looking for a Director of Grounds Services for an Ivy League, higher education facility in the Northeast part of the country. If you are looking to work for an organization with amazing culture at a premier level this is the opportunity for you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right person. Please apply directly to the contact information below.

Director of Grounds Services Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to employees and supervisors while overseeing routine daily and seasonal property maintenance, water maintenance, trash and recycling, oversee the forest land, and athletic fields
• Evaluates staffing levels, training, productivity and provides analyses for the facilities, grounds and equipment
• Partners with and supports multiple departments to achieve KPI's, performance metrics and adhere to planning and budget
• Directs a quality control process designed to support accountability and the achievement of service standards. Develop and maintain a high level of customer service and relationship management
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Develops types and needs of supplies and equipment for staff and reviews needs as related to renovated and/or new buildings
• Responsible for budget formulation, implementation, interpretation and periodic review of assigned facilities
• Leads and participates in DEI initiatives and trainings to a culture consistent with our 7 Principles (Empathy, Fair, Dependable, Inclusive, Considerate, Vulnerability and Respect)

Director of Grounds Services Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master's preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, facilities management, personnel management, budget accountability and skilled in team building
  • Preferrably in a college, university or healthcare environment
• Strong knowledge of plant care, landscaping techniques, storm response management, and sustainable practices
• Solid background and experience in property management with experience in multiple trades managing union employees and multiple direct reporting supervisors (exempt)
• Experience in managing multiple levels of groundskeeping, products, and systems
• Excellent supervisory and interpersonal communications skills; a collaborative mindset
• Ability to relate well to a diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups within the organization and with external vendors
• Driver’s license required and the ability to be on call after hours for emergencies

Director of Grounds Services Benefits:

• Great quality of life, PTO, 6 floating holidays, and closure during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year week
• Amazing Culture that really cares about their people and students
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement contribution match of 9% above salary if over 40
• Relocation offered on a case-by-case basis

If this sounds like you, please submit your up-to-date resume today to geisenhart@goodwinrecruiting.com or contact me at 321-217-1826!

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 123437

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Amber Holloway

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