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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/06/26

Applications Due10/20/26

Vacancy ID226403

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencySUNY Geneseo

TitleHead Grounds Supervisor

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $59049 to $71719 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Livingston

Street Address 1 College Circle

City Geneseo

StateNY

Zip Code14454

Duties Description The SUNY Geneseo Facilities Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Head Grounds Supervisor.

In this role, you’ll serve as manager of the grounds maintenance operations. You’ll oversee Facility Operations Assistants 1 and 2 (Grounds) responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, gardens, athletic fields, walkways, parking lots, and roads on campus.

Your responsibilities will include:
-training employees and providing detailed oral and written instructions to direct reports
-managing all administrative functions for grounds and garage personnel
-project planning
-procurement and purchasing services
-personnel and employee relations
-inventory and budget projections and analysis

Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which two years involved supervisory experience over subordinates; or one year as a Supervisor of Grounds.

When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. As determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to possess appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Additional Comments For more information and to submit your application, visit: https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5666.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Heather Orme

Telephone 585-245-5616

Fax

Email Address jobs@geneseo.edu

Address

Street 1 College Circle

City Geneseo

State NY

Zip Code 14454

 

Notes on ApplyingFor more information and to submit your application, visit: https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5666.

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