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Compass Group USA

HARDSCAPE/SHOP MANAGER, TAMPA, FLORIDA

tampa, FL

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Compass Group USA lists this HARDSCAPE/SHOP MANAGER, TAMPA, FLORIDA opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Position Title: HARDSCAPE/SHOP MANAGER, TAMPA, FLORIDA

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education isa Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

Job Summary

The Grounds Superintendent provides leadership/ direction for a multi-faceted operation within grounds department. The focus of this job: work hands-on in leading, instructing, and educating various team members, emphasizing good grounds practices, and provide quality landscape, hardscape, turf, tree, shrubbery management as well as grounds equipment maintenance. Be disciplined and motivated to take stewardship of work responsibilities and remain organized. Coordinate with team leaders on projects and special events in a teamwork environment. Provide support to maintenance management operations as requested by Unit Director.

Responsibilities

Properly train staff in operational procedures for operations

Ensure Quality Assurance of work performed through recorded Q/A system and frequent inspections of team as work is performed

Train team/ staff in proper methods, protocol for grounds using SOP’s (development may be required)

Ability to work in field under extreme weather conditions, approximate work load 70% field work 30% administrative

Control expenses within the scope of responsibility

Provide weekly operating reports to Grounds Manager/ Facility Director

Responsible for productivity and staffing that is appropriate to achieved results as outlined by Grounds Manager and Unit Director

Conduct and assist in interviewing, hiring and progressive counseling/ coaching

Maintain and support client satisfaction to ensure account retention

Assist in customizing programs to meet client’s unique needs as required

Training; Stay current with all requirements of job/ licenses and or certifications

Train for safety compliance, operational procedures, and company policies

Compliance, ensure compliance with SSC Compass, local, state and federal requirements which may include record keeping, training, or license/ certificationsInclusive of SDS, pesticide records

Maintain logs for equipment maintenance and repairs

Manage inventory levels for grounds supplies and insure proper purchasing procedures are followed

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's Degree, or 5-10 years of experience in Grounds Management

Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures

Excellent communication with senior client & internal staff

Knowledge of trees, shrubs, plants, woody ornamentals, grasses, vines, and ground covers

Comprehension of landscape tools, tool maintenance, handling of small equipment (weed trimmer, pruning shears, loppers, hand prunes, nursery spade, shovel and rake) and minor repairs

Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Experience managing employees

Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment

Work in inclement weather, lift, bend, stoop and occasionally pick up 50lbs

Ability to work off/ non-scheduled hours because of campus functions/ crop/ weather requirements

Operate/ drive grounds related equipment & vehicles

Knowledge or willingness to learn how to operate large equipment including tractor, skid steer, mower, sod cutter, trencher etc

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Tampa

Job Segment: Event Planning, Hospitality

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Worksite address

tampa, FL, 33646, US

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