LANDSCAPE GROUNDS SUPV 2

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Grounds & Integrated Pest Management (IPM), the Landscape Grounds Supervisor 2 provides direct frontline supervision, operational leadership, technical expertise, and administrative management for these services across multiple UCSF locations.

The position supervises and coordinates Grounds employees supporting Campus, UCSF Health, Housing, Parking & Transportation, and other UCSF-owned and leased facilities. Assigned employees may work simultaneously at geographically separated locations, requiring the supervisor to maintain effective oversight, communication, accountability, and employee support across a diverse service area.

The Landscape Grounds Supervisor 2 receives assignments in the form of organizational objectives and service goals and independently determines how employees, equipment, vehicles, contractors, materials, schedules, technology, and other available resources will be organized to achieve those objectives.

The position develops short- and long-term strategies for routine and non-routine Grounds operations; evaluates field conditions; identifies operational and public-safety risks; develops solutions; establishes and recommends operating procedures; and provides technical guidance to employees, customers, Facility Managers, and Facilities Services leadership.

Because UCSF facilities interface extensively with public sidewalks, streets, municipal infrastructure, neighboring properties, and public spaces, the position coordinates with local municipalities and other public agencies when exterior conditions cross organizational or jurisdictional responsibilities.

Risk management and preventive maintenance are significant components of the position. The supervisor proactively identifies exterior conditions that may create safety, accessibility, operational, property, or service risks and ensures that those conditions are documented, prioritized, corrected, monitored, or appropriately referred to the responsible entity.

The position promotes value improvement, innovation, and continuous improvement through the use of technology, GIS and asset information, landscape and irrigation management systems, operational data, and industry best practices.

Department Summary:

The UCSF Facilities Services Department (FS) is committed to creating an exceptional campus physical environment to support the research, teaching, health care and community service mission of the University. FS employs over 400professional staff and acts as steward for over $90 million in operating funds to achieve its goals in operating and maintaining the UCSF campus environment. Located in the Campus Life Services (CLS) organization, FS is organized into five distinct units: (1) Mission Bay / East Campus Operations, (2) Parnassus / West Campus Operations, (3) Infrastructure & Utilities Services, (4) Customer Service & Technology, and (5) Strategic Organization Development.

UCSF Facilities Services supports a complex and geographically dispersed portfolio of academic, research, clinical, hospital, housing, parking, transportation, open-space, and other University facilities throughout the Bay Area.

Within this environment, the UCSF Grounds program operates in many respects like a small public works operation, with responsibilities extending beyond traditional landscape maintenance to the overall condition, safety, functionality, sustainability, and appearance of exterior University spaces.

Grounds responsibilities include landscape and horticultural maintenance, trees and urban forestry, irrigation and water management, hardscape conditions, exterior cleanliness, vegetation management, landscape pest management, exterior safety conditions, tree wells, sidewalks and pedestrian areas, and other exterior assets and conditions within the program's responsibility.

Qualifications

Required: - Four (4) years degree entomology, biological science, sustainability, environmental sciences or related field, or 6 years related experience as Pest control applicator, IPM manger, or supervisor - Valid DPR Qualified Applicator's License A/B or Qualified Applicator's Certificate (QAL/QAC Category A and B) or valid Branch 2 Field Representative License. - Valid Driver License C - Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with campus departments at all levels; ability to effectively interact with a diverse professional staff both independently and as a team member in a busy environment. - Ability to draft pest control reports, and presentation to large audience - Working knowledge of the methods for structural pest control applications and treatment - Working knowledge of pest control and regulation - Working knowledge of the methods, and concept to pest control exclusion - Demonstrated knowledge of best practice management for IPM - Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated knowledge of safety requirements, and regulation for pest control application with the State of California under DPR - Ability to supervise work in progress and inspect completed assignments to ensure that satisfactory progress, work quality, operating procedures, efficiency, safety and other work standards are being satisfactorily met and maintained - Ability to administer and enforce departmental policies, work rules, rules of conduct, performance standards, University policies, procedures, etc. among assigned employees - Skills to effectively participate in the selection and evaluation of staff and to appropriately handle disciplinary issues - Ability to manage emergency pest control response in Research animal labs, and clinical spaces - Demonstrated ability to give clear written and oral instructions - Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) Preferred: - Able to analyze problems, determine solutions, and make decisions based on analysis - Entomology and/or plant pathogens courses - Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) - Experience working with laboratory spaces - Experience working with animal labs - Experience working with Medical Center, and Clinical spaces - Experience working with general housing - Ability to lead pest Control Technicians, "exclusion" carpenter, and BMW, schedule PM, respond to customer request, and suggestion; or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Working knowledge of the methods, and process for pigeons, and rodent control - Working knowledge of the methods, and process for pest biohazard clean up method - Understanding Sustainability IPM Guidelines for structural and Landscape pest control

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.