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Assistant Facilities Superintendent
    
 

Location  : Quad Cities Campus - Moline, IL
 

Job Type : Full-Time Staff
 

Department : Facilities (QC)
 

Job Number : 22-00140
 

Closing : 7/7/2022 11:59 PM Central

General Information & Responsibilities

The Assistant Facilities Superintendent is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the exterior facilities maintenance programs at all Quad-Cities locations including the related planning, budgeting and financial management.  The scope of this position includes all roads and grounds, equipment maintenance, trees, drainage systems and flood plains, parking lots, and equipment to maintain all of these areas. Directs and provides snow and ice removal, lawn and landscape care and provides other services as assigned.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

1. Responsible for all grounds maintenance work including mowing and trimming of all turf; removal of fallen branches and/or dead trees; planting and replanting of trees and shrubs in the refined and finished areas to maintain the park-like quality of existing grounds. All exterior environments, including, but limited to ornamental plantings and landscaping are included in this area of responsibility.
2. In conjunction with the Facilities Superintendent, responsible for general maintenance and repairs of sidewalks, parking lots, roadway systems, drainage systems, and outside signs.
3. Responsible for snow and ice removal and all of its aspects.
4. Directs lawn and landscape care and all of its aspects.
5. Assists Facilities Superintendent with architects, contractors, Vice-President for Finance and Administration and others to coordinate and manage Quad-City Campus grounds as needed.
6. Responsible for the employment, training, and discipline of personnel in assigned areas.
7. Responsible for recommending personnel actions to the Facilities Superintendent regarding any assigned staff in matters concerning hiring, promotion, layoffs, employment related disputes, and disciplinary matters, including discharge.
8. Responsible for maintenance of all equipment assigned to this function and responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records of same which includes major overhauls and/or repairs to all equipment.
9. Responsible for helping to prepare budget information and financial management for this function and responsible for expenditures within pre-established guidelines of the College.
10. Responsible for annual and semi-annual performance appraisal reviews for all assigned staff. 
11. Oversees the work of others; instructs in the proper methods and procedures of grounds work. 
12. Develops a comprehensive work schedule which provides the maximum machine and personnel usage to provide the campus with the best possible grounds’ services.
13. Chairs the recycling committee and responsible for the recycling program.
14. Conducts inspections of grounds, structures and associated equipment.
15. Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and departmental safety regulations.
16. Serves on various College planning committees as directed by the Facilities Superintendent including the safety committee.
17. Maintains satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
18. Maintains valid CDL Illinois driver’s license. 

 
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:  

1. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 
OVERALL ACOUNTABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values. 
2. Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work.
3. Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.
4. Ability to communicate in professional manner with employees, student, vendors, government agencies and the general public.
5. Ability to prepare and maintain records accurately.
6. Ability to make sound business decisions.

 
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:  

1. Works directly with the Facilities Superintendent to ensure implementation of goals and objectives. 
2. Works cooperatively with other leads within the facilities group and the Vice President for Finance and Administration to help implement departmental goals and objectives.
3. Works with all staff and students by discussing mutual problems and concerns in a polite, business-like manner, promoting good will to all served.

Education & Experience

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

1. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in horticulture, forestry or land management.
2. Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in grounds required.
3. Experience utilizing MS Office with proficiency in Word and Excel preferred. 
4. Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular required.
5. Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in grounds operations. 
6. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations required. 
7. Valid Illinois CDL drivers license required within six months of hire date. Must maintain license and satisfactory MRV. 
8. Must possess a public operator's I.D. card for turf pesticide control as required by Illinois Dept. of Agriculture and Bureau of Environment within six months of hire date and be able to maintain.
9. Knowledge of mechanical maintenance or an interest in maintenance type work desired.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions.)
 
Standing: 20%      Sitting: 70%       Bending: 5%         Reaching: 5%
Lifting: regular   
Lifting weight: up to 75 lbs.
 
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.

Supplemental Information

Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume with the online application.

Hours are 6:00 - 3:00 and varies as needed.

Please note - Black Hawk College is mandated to comply with IL Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order which requires all employees and students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 OR submit to weekly testing through our SHIELD IL testing site on campus.
  
Face Masks/Coverings – As of February 28,2022 Masks are no longer required, although they are highly encouraged, on BHC campus locations and facilities (with limited exceptions). 

BHC does not sponsor employment visas.

BHC is an AA/EEO employer.