Director of Grounds Operations

Job Title : Director of Grounds Operations

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 61164

Department

Facilities - Grounds

Responsibilities

Love What YOU DO at FSU

The Director of Grounds Operations serves as a visionary steward of Florida State University’s physical environment, leading with purpose to cultivate a campus landscape that reflects the excellence, heritage, and innovation of one of the nation’s premier research institutions and one of Forbes recognized 'Best In-State Employers'.

This role ensures the beauty, safety, and sustainability of FSU’s grounds through strategic planning, expert horticultural oversight, and collaborative leadership. This role exemplifies what it means to do meaningful work in service of a vibrant academic mission.

• Ensures the quality, service, and efficiency of the daily operations of the FSU Nursery, athletic field maintenance, landscaping, President’s House, Innovation Park, and surrounding Tallahassee-area satellite properties by providing leadership and strategic direction in the planning and coordinating of horticulture, landscape maintenance irrigation, and tree stewardship. Establishes and maintains communication and coordination with Facilities management, Athletics, and University leadership. Direct Grounds-related emergency operations for weather related events that have a direct impact on the continuous operations of the university.
• Develop and ensure adherence to appropriate landscape maintenance standards and schedules for all aspects of landscape and grounds maintenance, maximizing the effectiveness of the resources allocated. Develop long-term strategic plans and master plans for the campus landscape and its renewal; Develop priorities for campus site improvements.
• Serve as the campus landscape architect, provide oversight and consistency in campus landscape architecture and adherence with the University design standards. Collaborate with university planners, architects, and facilities staff to review and approve landscape designs needed for existing areas, new construction, and renovation plans. Liaison with construction project managers and architects on minor and major capital construction and renovation projects to ensure landscape design and maintenance is integrated with project plans. Represents Grounds by serving as a member of Facilities and Planning, Design & Construction committees to plan and develop future facilities. Maintain and update the landscape related sections of the University Design Guidelines.
• Responsible for developing and administering the annual budget for assigned areas and ensuring appropriate allocation and expenditure of resources in these areas; monitors and controls expenditures to assure compliance with budgetary constraints. Establish contracts with vendors and coordinate related services.
• Provides leadership and direction in policy development and implementation relating to assigned areas; interprets and administers policies established by federal, state, and local agencies; ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in one of the following fields and demonstrate most, if not all, of the following competencies :

Core Competencies :

Candidates with relevant licensure and / or professional certifications are strongly preferred.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $115,000 to $145,000, commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https : / / jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU >

Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.