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Date Posted 08/05/26

Applications Due08/15/26

Vacancy ID221260

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AgencySUNY Plattsburgh

TitleSupervisor of Grounds

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Clinton

Street Address 101 Broad Street

City Plattsburgh

StateNY

Zip Code12901

Duties Description Responsibilities include supervising all aspects of grounds maintenance, such as landscaping, lawn care, tree and shrub maintenance, athletic field upkeep, snow and ice removal, and operation and maintenance of grounds equipment. Additional duties include hiring and training staff, conducting performance evaluations, managing time and attendance records, approving leave requests, and making recommendations regarding employee retention or termination.

This role combines hands-on grounds maintenance with staff leadership and requires flexibility to support seasonal operations, including early morning, evening, weekend, overtime, and emergency call-back assignments.

As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive:

Three years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work, of which one year involved supervision over subordinates; or one year as a Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds).*

• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to work overtime
• Physically able to perform the tasks of the position including, but not limited to, those in the Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
• Valid driver's license and the ability to drive state vehicles with proper authorization
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals
• This position will be required to possess the appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments upon appointment.

Additional Comments Grounds Maintenance is dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of our 265-acre campus completing routine maintenance for a variety of surfaces and areas. The Supervisor of Grounds provides effective, accountable leadership and supervision of Facility Operations Assistants and other assigned grounds, custodial, and maintenance staff. This position oversees the maintenance, safety, and appearance of campus grounds and exterior facilities by planning and assigning work, monitoring performance, enforcing safety standards, training staff, maintaining records, and reporting operational needs and project status to management.

We are part of the Administration & Finance division and provide essential services to our campus, local, state, federal and international customers. We navigate systems in a collaborative and sensitive way to assist the University in achieving its educational mission. This position is expected to work Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references. A resume is also strongly encouraged. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process.

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

Name Human Resource Services

Telephone 518-564-5062

Fax

Email Address HRS@plattsburgh.edu

Address

Street 101 Broad Street

City Plattsburgh

State NY

Zip Code 12901

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position please apply at https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/16312

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