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Department Summary

Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a vibrant department, which comprises five units, and approximately 270 employees : Facilities Services, Utilities & Energy, Campus Planning, Office of Sustainability, and Design & Construction. The units of CPFM strive to provide excellent customer service to the University of Oregon campus and operate with the highest professional standards, communicating and collaborating with customers to support the stewardship of the campus.

Facilities Services (FS) is responsible for the management of human, financial and material resources, the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures related to the operation, maintenance, repair and minor renovation of university buildings, grounds and infrastructure systems. These services provide the University of Oregon community with a safe, efficient, reliable, functional and aesthetically pleasing learning environment in support of the University’s mission and vision.

The Landscape crew provides a quality environment for students, staff, and community through the exterior maintenance, landscaping, tree care, seasonal / inclement weather response, pest removal and trash removal.

Position Summary

The purpose of the Landscape Design and Maintenance Coordinator is to provide the technical / design expertise and logistical support to achieve CPFM goals related to landscape improvement, design and maintenance. The Landscape Design and maintenance Coordinator designs and coordinates small-scale landscape improvements in collaboration with Grounds Maintenance Workers, reviews landscape plans for all projects with input from other Grounds Maintenance workers, Coordinates work of all classified, temporary, and student grounds workers in collaboration with all Landscape coordinators and the Landscape maintenance Manager. Assists with landscape maintenance as needed, and acts as a resource to the campus community and public about the campus landscape. This position also plays a key role in managing GIS and computer mapping information related to the campus landscape.

The Landscape Design and Maintenance Coordinator participates in developing and maintaining written standards for landscape construction and landscape protection on campus. This includes meeting with landscape architects, designers, project managers, campus planning committee, landscape maintenance manager, and maintenance supervisors to effectively communicate standards and overall project goals. The Landscape Design and Maintenance Coordinator will review proposed construction plans for compliance, maintainability and aesthetics, recommend changes, as well as assist project managers in landscape construction quality assurance for small, medium, and large capital construction projects.

Interactions and contacts occur daily with the campus community in the course of performing work and responding to emergencies. This position works as a member of a team while frequently performing tasks independently. Decisions may be made about the best method and materials necessary to perform a particular task. They may also include setting priorities, assessing customer needs and responding to those needs. These decisions affect work productivity and protection of the aesthetic quality and monetary investment in the campus landscape.

Work is reviewed regularly by the Landscape Maintenance Manager to ensure it is performed efficiently, safely, and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually.

Driving Requirement :

It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO driver's certification eligibility, which includes maintaining an Oregon driver’s license throughout employment in this position.

Essential Personnel :

This unit may provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities in one or more physical plant or building services and one additional year of experience with responsibility for coordination of maintenance work or projects.

NOTE : Some positions may require licensing or certification in a specific trade area.