Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in maintenance and upkeep of all green space and landscaped areas of the College.

• Evaluate operations and activities of the grounds maintenance work unit; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on grounds maintenance operations and activities.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing general grounds maintenance services; implement policies and procedures.

• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for new landscape projects and improvements to campus open areas; monitor and control expenditures.

• Participate in the selection of grounds maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; administer employee performance evaluations; implement disciplinary procedures as necessary.

• Answer questions and provide information to faculty, staff, students, and the general public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

• Develop and/or review and approve proposed landscape designs and plant materials; oversee and participate in landscape installations to ensure proper establishment of plant materials.

• Participate in general grounds keeping tasks including mowing, tree trimming, pruning and shaping of shrubbery, planting, and application of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, nematicides, and fertilizers.

• Perform related duties as assigned.