Grounds Crew Lead

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a reliable and experienced Grounds Crew Lead to join our Grounds team. In this role, you will provide daily leadership and basic supervision to Grounds Crew members, ensuring the campus grounds remain safe, attractive, and well-maintained. You will perform and oversee maintenance and repairs on landscaped areas, parking lots, roads, fencing, and drainage systems, as well as install, renovate, and maintain turf, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds. Additionally, you will maintain, repair, and enhance exterior athletic and recreational facilities, manage trash removal and waste receptacles, and provide emergency response to exterior hazardous conditions as needed. The position also supports campus special events, including set-ups and various building service functions. The ideal candidate is dependable, hands-on, and committed to maintaining high standards of campus appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Education and Qualifications:

Required Licenses, Certificates, and/or Security Clearances:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

• In some instances, a valid Class C (CDL) license may be required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior supervisory experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend instructions and respond effectively.

• Ability to operate a standard shift vehicle safely.

• Proficiency in operating all power equipment related to grounds maintenance.

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, horticulture, cement work, and related tasks.

• Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding and work safely in overhead areas.

• Physical ability to lift and carry grounds equipment or supplies over short distances and to push or pull various grounds maintenance equipment.

• Strong eye-hand coordination to safely and effectively operate equipment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. In some instances, a valid Class C (CDL) license may be required.

• Must meet the University's standards for approved drivers. Unacceptable driving records (as stated in the Use of Equipment and Vehicles Procedure 1.17) include the following (for three years from the date of each occurrence):

  • More than 3 moving violations and/or accidents in 3 years

  • More than 2 moving violations and/or accidents in any 1 year

  • A major conviction in the last 3 years, including (but not limited to) driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and/or homicide or assault by motor vehicle.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition numberR310639. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full Resume

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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