Job Details

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Directs grounds personnel in maintaining a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment. Provides technical expertise in designing landscape and selecting appropriate plant material to incorporate into the Hospital Master Landscape Plan.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and directs the activities of grounds maintenance personnel. Ensures timely and efficient completion of assigned work. Maintains records and submits monthly service and quality assurance reports.
• Oversees the design, installation, and maintenance of the campus landscape. Specifies plant material with seasonality in mind. Reviews major landscape proposals and makes recommendations regarding plant selection and use.
• Monitors the quality of work performed by grounds personnel, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Develops and implements a number of maintenance programs. Acts as liaison between organizations for neighborhood beautification projects.
• Specifies and coordinates the purchase of tools, equipment and materials needed for daily operations and special projects. Accountable for the operating budget.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and guidelines, and takes appropriate action to address any safety concerns.

Education Requirement:

Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

ODA certified pesticide applicator in turf and ornamental pest control, required.

Skills:

• Knowledge of horticulture, of OSHA standards and safety management.
• Robust oral and written communication skills.

Experience:

• Five years of job related experience, required.
• Two years of supervisory experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working at Heights

FREQUENTLY: Cold Temperatures, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Working Outdoors

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing Far/near

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"