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SUPV, SR GROUNDS MAINT
Job Title: SUPV, SR GROUNDS MAINT
Job Code: 0681
FLSA: N
Job Level: 08
Revised Date: 01/13/1987
Job Family: JF 20
Occupational Summary
Supervise activities involved in the preservation, development and care of all grounds, drives, walks and parking areas of the Duke University Campuses and designated off-campus properties.
Work Performed
Supervise activities involved in grounds maintenance, landscaping, cleaning and the repairs of streets, walks and parking areas to include the removal of snow and the regularly scheduled and special pick-up of trash and debris; ensure the preparation and readiness of athletic facilities and playing fields for sporting events and physical education classes.
Plan and schedule work in designated areas to ensure proper staffing, space and material necessary for performance of task.
Inspect and authorize repairs of tools and equipment.
Review and evaluate existing modes of operation; modify methods for increased efficiency and cost reduction where applicable.
Make work assignments; review the work of subordinates; train new personnel.
Supervise and/or recommend various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, transfers and scheduling time off.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires the ability to provide instructions and coordinate the work of employees normally equivalent to a partial high school education.
Experience
Work requires 4 years experience in ground maintenance.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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