Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
SF02182

Job Title
Assistant Director, Facilities Operations/Landscape & Grounds

Position Number
106865

FTE
1.00

FLSA
Exempt

Position Type
Professional Staff

Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 15

Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000

Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department
Facilities Operations

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location
Kingston

Grant Funded
No

Extension Contingency Notes

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervise and direct personnel engaged in the maintenance and care of all lands and grounds at the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus. Manage and oversee the University's automotive maintenance operations, including mechanics and service technicians responsible for fleet vehicles and small-engine equipment (mowers, utility vehicles, snow removal equipment, landscape machinery). Manage the University's waste and recycling operations, including internal collection, waste hauling contracts, recycling material separation, sustainability tracking, and oversight of the campus transfer station. Oversee ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the campus landscape, grounds, sports fields, and hardscape. Organize and assign personnel, equipment, materials, and contracts. Ensure safe, clean, and accessible pedestrian walkways, roads, and parking areas in all conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, organize, direct, review and evaluate work of personnel assigned to the Landscape and Grounds Division, Automotive Maintenance operations, and Waste & Recycling Division.

Utilize GIS and mapping systems to plan and communicate department activities.

Develop and execute department budgets, manage personnel, equipment, materials, and contracted services.

Implement University Tree Council recommendations, maintain and manage tree inventories and tree care programs.

Consult with campus planning and construction units on landscape, roads, parking, athletic fields, irrigation, and exterior infrastructure projects.

Develop master plan components and project proposals for campus exterior environments.

Implement best management practices for landscape care, fleet operations, and waste and recycling management.

Review work schedules, assign workforce resources, establish and monitor performance standards.

Maintain campus access in all weather, direct snow removal and emergency response operations.

Prepare reports and develop specifications, bid documents, contracts, and procurement packages for materials, equipment, professional services, maintenance contracts, and construction projects; administer and monitor contractor performance and contract compliance.

Implement and oversee specialized Athletics Grounds staff to support athletic facilities and events.

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of fleet vehicles and small-engine equipment, manage parts inventory and maintenance tracking systems, ensure safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory adherence.

Plan for equipment lifecycles, replacements, and procurement.

Oversee internal waste collection and recycling programs, waste hauling contracts and vendors, transfer station operations, regulatory compliance; track and report waste diversion and recycling metrics, and support sustainability initiatives.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Initiate and present studies and recommendations.

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Valid driver's license. Current Pesticide application license or ability to attain within six months of appointment. Microsoft Office and GIS platforms.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:1. Bachelor's degree in agronomy, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, engineering, construction, or related field.

2. Minimum five years of supervisory experience in full-scale grounds or facilities operations (or ten years related grounds or facilities experience).

3. Knowledge of plant materials, sports field management, fleet maintenance practices, and small-engine systems.

4. Ability to read and interpret plans, policies, and specifications.

5. Demonstrated experience managing contracted services, construction activities, site improvement projects, and capital renewal initiatives, including development of specifications, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, and contractor oversight.

6. Ability to prepare reports and present recommendations.

7. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and GIS platforms.

8. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

9. Proficiency in written communication skills.

10. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

11. Valid driver's license.

12. Current Pesticide application license or ability to attain within six months of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:1. Master's degree.

2. Minimum six years of supervisory experience in full-scale landscape operations in higher education, government, or similar environment.

Environmental Conditions

Work involves inside and outside environments, exposure to weather, noise, vibration, and equipment hazards. Emergency call-back responsibilities.

This is a fully in person position and subject to emergency response callbacks.

Posting Date
07/23/2026

Closing Date
08/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16863