Irrigation Supervisor

Capitalizing on over 140 years of history and tradition in downtown Los Angeles, the University of Southern California (USC) has embarked on an unprecedented period of expansion. USC is now poised to take its place as the preeminent research institution of the 21st century and we are looking for skilled, motivated professionals to help forge the future of higher education.

The USC department of Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) - Facilities Management Services is seeking an Irrigation Supervisor to join its team.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO:

The Irrigation Supervisor is responsible for supervising staff and plans, schedules, and coordinates irrigation/athletic fields activities and daily operations. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that high standards of quality, service, and customer satisfaction are maintained. Trains irrigation/athletic fields staff on Pay for Skills. Develops and maintains department budget.

The Irrigation Supervisor:

· Supervises irrigation/athletic fields maintenance staff. Screens and interviews applicants and makes hiring decisions. Trains staff and counsels or disciplines as needed. Provides performance feedback and prepares documented appraisals. Determines and/or recommends unit salary administration including raises, promotions and/or reclassifications.

· Assesses irrigation/athletic fields maintenance workload and plans or schedules staff accordingly. Develops, plans, and implements annual renovation and maintenance programs for athletic fields to optimize turf play quality. Determines staffing needs for peak volumes and/or special projects and arranges for temporary workers. Authorizes overtime as appropriate. Ensures staff are adequately trained and cross-trained to promote continuity of operations during vacations and extended absences.

· Trains and supports staff and team leader(s). Integrates the Pay for Skills program, provides forms and supplies, schedules training, and gives/receives feedback for staff training and development. Verifies completion of Pay for Skills training requirements.

· Monitors workflow for efficiency and timeliness. Sets priorities based on landscape conditions, weather, special events, etc. Makes adjustments as needed.

· Reviews and revises strategic plan to upgrade irrigation systems to improve efficiency, as needed.

· Reviews work for quality, completion, accuracy and adherence to internal operating policies and procedures. Addresses problems and errors and provides feedback.

· Provides technical assistance to staff for training purposes and for problem solving. Provides background and interpretation of departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

· Designs irrigation plans for projects. Reviews and revises irrigation designs by landscape architects to conform to university and/or department standards and specifications.

· Determines costs of equipment, materials, and supplies and prices accordingly. Orders materials, supplies, and equipment. Liaises with vendors on issues related to products, services and delivery.

· Maintains specialized equipment and provides training for staff and/or student workers on utilization of equipment. Makes minor repairs and/or coordinates with vendors for preventive maintenance, repairs and/or enhancements. Researches and prepares recommendations for acquisitions of specialized equipment.

· Contributes to the development of policies, procedures, and internal systems which support the work of the unit. Defines needs and coordinates the development of manual and/or automated systems to facilitate workflow.

· Ensures records are kept up-to-date and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.

· Maintains unit statistics on productivity and generates reports for review by manager. Prepares standing and/or ad hoc reports for management. Gathers data, determines report format and generates information.

· Plans and administers income and expense budgets. Develops projections. Tracks actual income and expenses and adjusts operating plans to address variances.

· Secures all athletic facilities and fields to ensure proper use. Contacts Department of Public Safety to report unauthorized usage and personnel.

· Develops and implements security related procedures such as office opening and closing routines, recognition of duress signals and key controls. Coordinates security activities with university Public Safety Department. Promotes and maintains standards for security conscious awareness and behavior. Maintains knowledge of university's crime prevention and suppression programs and services. Ensures dissemination of security related information to staff.

· On call for athletic field coaches and facility manager 24/7. Manages the On Call program within irrigation crew.

· Supporting and coordinating the Climate Adapted Master Plan- California Native, ensuring proper employee training.

· Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 4:00AM – 12:30PM; however, work schedules may change at any time to accommodate business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate for the position of Irrigation Supervisor meets the following preferred criteria:

· Associate's degree

· 7 years of relevant experience

· Experience within a college/university environment.

· Knowledge of the University Park Campus and/or Health Sciences Campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates for the position of Irrigation Supervisor must meet the following minimum qualifications:

· High school or equivalent

· Specialized/technical training

· 6 years of understanding of all aspects of irrigation duties with progressive leadership/management/supervision experience.

· Extensive knowledge of irrigation.

· Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce.

· Active/valid/unrestricted CA Drivers' license in accordance with USC's Driver Vehicle Safety Policy

· In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Salary Range Verbiage:

Salaried / Exempt Roles:

The annual base salary range for this position is $71,805.74- $90,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

About Facilities Planning and Management (FPM):

FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this diverse group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values integrity, excellence, well-being, open communication, accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Come and join the FPM team – a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today!

The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Minimum Education:
Specialized/technical training
High school or equivalent
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Work Experience:
6 years
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Extensive knowledge of irrigation
Understanding of all aspects of irrigation duties with progressive leadership/management/supervision experience
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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