Grounds, Landscape & Recycling Manager

Grounds, Landscape & Recycling Manager

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Grounds, Landscape & Recycling, the Grounds, Landscape & Recycling Manager provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the South Main Campus Grounds Services team within Facilities Development & Operations (FD&O). The incumbent develops, implements, and manages comprehensive grounds, landscape, irrigation, and recycling service plans focused on supporting a Division I Athletics environment through sustainable and organic practices. This position is responsible for managing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing contractor performance, maintaining quality standards, and developing strategies for efficient use of labor and resources. The Manager ensures that all maintenance and operational activities align with university sustainability goals, environmental standards, and customer service expectations, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee all grounds and landscape services for South Main Campus, including Division I Athletics facilities, ornamental gardens, and stormwater prevention zones
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance plans, irrigation programs, integrated pest management, and tree care schedules
• Lead recycling and refuse management programs ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Develop and monitor quality assurance programs, performance metrics, and customer service standards
• Manage personnel functions including recruitment, training, evaluation, and performance management for assigned staff
• Administer budgets, resource allocation, and inventory control to ensure efficient operations and fiscal accountability
• Coordinate with campus partners including Athletics, Club Sports, and Kinesiology to align grounds management with usage needs
• Support sustainability initiatives including soil health management, water-efficient irrigation, and organic nutrient programs
• Participate in long-term planning, deferred maintenance assessments, and design standards development for university projects
• Ensure safety compliance, emergency preparedness, and adherence to all environmental health and safety standards

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Compensation Classification : Administrator II

Anticipated Hiring Range : $9,084 / month

CSU Salary Range : $5,053 / month - $16,221 / month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. San Jos State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.

Application Procedure :

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All applicants must apply within the specified application period : November 22, 2025, through December 7, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information :

University Personnel jobs@sjsu.edu 408-924-2252

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Additional Information :

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. The standard background check includes : criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and / or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS) All San Jos State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and / or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification : Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https : / / www.sjsu.edu / clery / docs / SJSU-