Grounds Supervisor

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of Florida State University. Learn more about The Ringling at https://www.ringling.org/about-ringling/careers/. 

This role is responsible for managing and supervising the Groundskeepers at the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Complex. Serves as a working supervisor. Coordinates with Assc. Dir. of Facilities & Grounds to ensure continuity of operations, proper scheduling, and inventory.
Typical responsibilities include: 

• Works with the Assc. Dir. of Facilities & Grounds to coordinate and distribute workload for the grounds team. Ensures proper completion of work assignments to include special grounds projects. Generates and responds to emails and work orders via online work order system. Updates work orders at least once per day regarding progress or completion of work order assignments.
• Inspects projects to evaluate work in progress and to ensure project quality. Identifies deficiencies and implements corrective action as needed. Provides oversight to vendors and contractors performing landscape management and improvement projects. Drives golf carts to traverse the 66 acre campus to deliver supplies and carry equipment.
• As a working supervisor, the incumbent assists as needed with grounds projects and grounds maintenance. May cover areas of responsibility for other grounds staff. Responds to and assists with emergency grounds needs.
• Monitors and approves leave usage and time worked. Assists with hiring, coaching, and terminating employees and making recommendations regarding employment status. Conducts training for new employees. Prepares performance evaluations. Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years relevant experience.
• Ability to:
  • Meet physical requirements as determined by position to include lifting/moving objects up to 50lbs. working with chemicals, working in extreme weather conditions, and standing and walking for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire. 

• Ability to:
  • Train and supervise employees.
  • Perform groundskeeping work to include the transplanting, cultivation, pruning, and trimming of plants, shrubs, and trees.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.

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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.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.
IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.
Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation,  or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Rate of Pay: The anticipated rate of pay will likely fall in the $40,000 + range and will be determined based on the education, skills, and experience of the selected candidate. Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package under the "FSU Total Rewards" section. 
Working Hours: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM with a one-hour meal period. Please note that this role may be required to work a flexible schedule including days, weekends, special events, and holidays based on the needs of The Ringling. 

• This position is based in Sarasota, FL.
• This is a USPS position.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check to include fingerprinting. 
• This posting is being readvertised.  Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

For more information, technical assistance, or should you require accommodations for the application or interview processes, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-358-2773 or employment@ringling.org.

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