Job Title: Buildings & Grounds Manager

Location: 3935 Sunnyside Drive Harrisonburg VA 22801

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (& and as needed for weather related events and emergencies).

Position Overview & General Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the Grounds Maintenance Manager are to assign work and supervise the grounds crew in all aspects of grounds and turf maintenance, related equipment and supplies, be responsible for all phases of grounds maintenance; keeping an attractive and safe campus and assisting the Buildings & Grounds Director in the development and implementation of a positive work environment.

• Leadership – Demonstrate good leadership skills. Develop trust and credibility with employees by demonstrating fair, honest and ethical behavior. Coach, inspire and evaluate employees on a regular basis. Set expectations, align performance goals with Sunnyside goals and provide feedback. Set expectations and recognize achievements among employees on a regular basis. Manage conflict and poor employee performance constructively and consistently while documenting in alignment with progressive discipline.
• Inclusiveness – Show respect for people and their differences. Engage the talents, experiences and capabilities of others. Work to understand the perspective of others.
• Problem Solving – Exercise good problem solving skills. Identify problems and conduct appropriate analysis of situation. Search for best solution and involve others as needed. Respond quickly to new challenges.
• Decision Making – Make clear, consistent decisions while demonstrating integrity in all decision making. Distinguish relevant from irrelevant information in decision making process. Make timely decisions. Take responsibility for decisions, actions and results. Always act in best interest of Sunnyside and residents when making decisions.
• Quality Improvement – Strive for efficient, effective, high quality performance in self and employees. Deliver timely and accurate results. Show resilience when responding to situations that are not going well.
• Supervise employees on work orders, maintenance and projects to be completed daily while treating employees fairly and consistently. Ensure work orders are completed correctly, in timely manner and good quality is maintained.
• Provide technical support for evaluating and implementing new projects; ensure they are carried out in the most efficient and effective manner and share knowledge throughout the project to ensure quality work.
• Diagnose and correct maintenance issues related to grounds maintenance. Resolve the issue(s) and return equipment and systems to good working order.
• Safely use all tools necessary for landscaping and general maintenance.
• Ensure new hires are oriented and trained to the department as well as ensure all employees are appropriately trained for their jobs, equipment, etc.
• Comprehend and analyze equipment specifications, labels and schematic drawings often placed on the equipment in tight spaces and fine print; access and understand all pertinent information to perform job.
• Comprehend and analyze blueprints, work orders and instructions in order to complete assigned tasks and essential job duties on daily basis; ask for clarification if information is unclear.
• Perform snow and ice removal from roadways on campus, driveways, parking lots, walkways, entrances, etc. Be proactive with use of chemicals on walkways, parking lots, etc. as needed.
• Communicate work performance to employees; conduct performance evaluations within designated time periods and counsel or issue disciplinary action as needed to improve employee performance.
• Assist with inventory control and purchasing procedures; ensure inventory used is recorded/logged and ensure sufficient inventory supply is maintained.
• In absence of B&G Director coordinate all grounds maintenance to ensure services are not compromised and all work, systems, projects continue without lapse.

About Us:

Join a team where you are proud of the community in which you work. At Sunnyside, we want each team-member to S.H.I.N.E both on and off campus (Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence in Each Other, Nothing Less Than The Best, and Enjoy your Journey). With a plethora of flexibility, growth opportunities, a safe learning environment, on-sight training, and an engaging/motivational atmosphere, you can rise into your new career path. Sunnyside is a not-for-profit Senior Living life plan community situated on 150+ acres in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia. More than 500 residents call Sunnyside their home. Residents have the options to live in a variety of levels of living including: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Long-Term Care. Across our beautiful campus, residents can enjoy an array of amenities and services including an on-site restaurant, an award-winning vitality center, salon services, therapy services, fishing ponds, walking trails, and much more! People have said that Sunnyside is great place to live and work! We offer generous paid-time off (even if you work part-time), professional development opportunities, a safe and fun environment, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape architecture, horticulture, plant science, forestry, agricultural engineering, or related field is required; plus five years’ experience in landscape/hardscape maintenance, integrated pest management and storm water management preferably within a college or university campus or similar environment.
• Three years of experience leading or supervising a team of landscape technicians, required.
• Experience in vehicle/equipment fleet maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to read, design and implement landscape layouts.
• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action based upon the information available.
• Ability to prioritize, trouble shoot, multi-task, manage time and lead team to accomplish goals.
• Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per Sunnyside policy HR069 required.
• Pesticide Applicator certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings and through severe weather conditions.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.
• Proficiency with computers and related technology with an emphasis in maintaining databases for staffing allocations, materials inventory controls, vehicle and equipment maintenance inspection programs, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), employee time keeping systems, and irrigation control systems.

Physical & Environmental Considerations: This job operates in an indoor and outdoor environment with varying weather and temperature conditions, varying outdoor surfaces and a wide range of landscaping grades. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 lbs or less and occasionally more than 75 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to operation of tools and functionality of maintenance systems on campus; varying surfaces which could be wet, icy, muddy, etc. Hazards related to exposure and handling of chemicals and supplies as well as possible exposure to heat and cold. Minimal hazards if universal precautions are followed.