Manager of Grounds and Collection
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Compensation: $100-120,000/annum
Manager of Grounds and Collections is responsible for the management of all green spaces, landscape design, installation, and maintenance activities as well as waste management activities on NYU’s New York City campuses. The Manager will develop and execute an overall grounds and waste management strategy and written plan for NYU sites, buildings and open spaces with the aims of continuous improvement, targeted sustainability, cost-effective use of both internal and external resources, and best practices in ecologically sound grounds and waste management.
Responsible for the coordination of grounds maintenance and waste management work activity with service staff, student workers, volunteers, contractors, other campus services, various University departments, city and state agencies. Responsible for the design and plan review of new grounds/landscape projects and developing and maintaining design standards for both grounds and waste management. Responsible for grounds/landscape project management coordinating designers, landscape architects, contractors, city and state agencies, and other entities. Responsible for all phases of grounds/landscape projects from site analysis, concept, design development, and construction documents to project completion. Responsible for coordinating with other University divisions, faculty, students and to demonstrate NYU’s stewardship of its outdoor sites and the responsible diversion of waste in accord with the University’s targeted sustainability aims and its teaching, research, and public service missions.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in horticulture, landscape architecture and design, environmental science, or sustainability.
- ISA Certified Arborist, NYS DEC Pesticide license class 3(a)
Required Experience:
- 5 years of related experience in a large corporate or not for profit setting in the sustainability, recycling, or project management of building trade projects. A strong background in landscape design and maintenance, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies or science, business, or other related fields. Fluent in MS Office.
- 5-7 years of management or project management experience, preferably in the recycling, grounds, or building trade areas.
- Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills. Demonstrated history of problem solving and taking initiative. Strong interpersonal skills. The ability to multitask with strong analytical and organization skills is required. The ability to effectively work independently or collaboratively as a part of a team.
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
Additional Information
Excellent working field experience with urban horticulture and waste collection including composting and recycling required.
Contact Information
New York University
Contact Name: Thomas Ching
Email: Thomas.Ching@nyu.edu
Website: Apply Online