ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF GROUNDS

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Administrative Services, Divion of Plant &amp Property has a full-time vacancy for an Assistant Superintendent of Grounds.

Summary: To monitor work assignments performed in the operation and maintenance of a working unit.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS – Under a recent change to the rules, an applicants relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1 .

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associates degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelors degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Masters degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate’s degree from a recognized college or technical school with a major study in horticulture or floriculture. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Three years’ experience in a grounds department of a large estate or institution, one year of which shall have involved supervision over a grounds or greenhouse staff. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license. May be required to obtain a supervisory Commercial Pesticide Applicator License from the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture.

Responsibilities:

• Develops comprehensive program for seasonal maintenance and long term projects for building and grounds workers to ensure that seasonal jobs and projects and conducted and to allow for proper response to emergency or special buildings and grounds needs.
• Arranges and schedules with Corrections personnel for the utilization of inmates for buildings and grounds assigned work to minimize cost and completion of work in an acceptable timeframe.
• Contacts various state agencies regarding job requests and develops a plan of action to insure the timely and efficient completion of the tasks.
• Contacts vendors regarding equipment and materials in order to prepare the necessary forms for purchasing to meet ongoing work requirements.
• Verifies records of employees’ time, job, equipment, and materials that are utilized in various buildings and grounds projects to ensure their accuracy for development of necessary reports.
• Supervises subordinates, recommends leaves, and takes corrective action as needed to ensure the proper completion of work in a safe and timely manner.
• Reports status of facilities on a periodic basis to appropriate authorities to provide input into long and short term improvements and repairs necessary to provide superiors with necessary budget information and maintain buildings and grounds in proper operating condition.
• Recognizing that everyone we come into contact with is a customer treat all with courtesy, respect, and professionalism, striving to exceed customer service expectations.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Donald Perrin, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at donald.m.perrin@das.nh.gov or 603-271-7774.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employees union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of States share of Employees Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964