Assistant Director, Landscape and Grounds

Campus: Northridge Job ID: 528585 Job Title: Assistant Director, Landscape and Grounds Time Base: Full-Time Date Posted: October 18, 2023 Closing Date: Open until filled Description: At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community! CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders.
We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees.
We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice.
You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer.
As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles Responsibilities Under general direction of the Director of Grounds, Custodial and Events, the Assistant Director, Landscape and Grounds provides oversight for all landscape and grounds development for the University as a whole and works with the Custodial Events Manager to coordinate and provide grounds support for campus events.
The incumbent is responsible for the planning, design, organization and implementation of the campus landscape aesthetic.
• This position is responsible for the planning, design, organization and implementation of the campus landscape aesthetic.
This position supervises the Grounds Manager, Lead Athletic Field Groundsworker, Gardener/Pond Specialist, Lead Groundsworkers, Groundsworkers, Heavy and Light Equipment Operators, Pest Control Specialists, Lead Irrigation Specialist, Irrigation Specialists, Lead Landscaper, Landscapers, and Support Staff.
• Provides supervision and administrative oversight to Grounds Manager and Landscape & Grounds staff.
Evaluates performance, provides coaching and mentoring, and issues corrective action as needed.
This position provides orientation and training of pertinent department and University policies and procedures to new employees.
Trains or directs the training of employees on proper practices and the operation of equipment.
Participates in the hiring of new employees pertinent to the area.
• Provides oversight in servicing the University to provide all aspects of landscaping improvements, athletic field maintenance, pond and grounds maintenance, pest control, irrigation system management, horticulture, arboriculture, equipment operation and maintenance, parking and roadway maintenance, and etc.
• Liaises with the Custodial and Events Manager to provide grounds support for various university events, such as commencements, convocations, special ceremonies, as well other campus events needing grounds support which may be initiated by Athletics, Campus Licensing, Student Outreach, Associated Students, and etc.
• Acts as lead in the Director's absence, and manages contracted services including, but not limited to, tree trimming and removal, pest control, landscape/field renovations, and equipment repair.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities.
Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team.
Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university.
Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set.
Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
'NOTE: Qualifications • Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional/administrative experience; with two of the five years in a managerial role preferred.
• Additional five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership • Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule • Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.
The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $96,000 - $103,008 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• Full Time: 40 hours per week; 6:00am-3:00pm, Monday through Friday.
May include some evenings and weekends.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge.
This is not a telecommute position.
General Information This job opening has been re-posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'limited reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application.
To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.
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edu/careers • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.