Supervisor of Grounds
The 涩里番 is seeking a dependable, motivated Supervisor of Grounds to help lead the care and enhancement of our beautiful campus. This role is essential in ensuring that all outdoor spaces remain clean, safe, and visually appealing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in maintaining attractive surroundings, and thrives in a hands鈥憃n environment. If you鈥檙e hardworking, reliable, and ready to contribute to the beauty of our campus, we encourage you to apply.
Position Overview
The Supervisor of Grounds performs and oversees a wide range of landscaping and maintenance tasks. This individual plays a hands鈥憃n leadership role, ensuring that campus grounds are maintained to the highest standards of quality and appearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises Groundskeeping staff of 5
- Perform and supervise landscaping activities including pruning, planting, weeding, fertilizing, and general lawn care
- Perform and supervise mowing, trimming, and edging of lawns, including athletic and recreational fields
- Operate blowers and other equipment to maintain clean walkways, landscaped areas, and parking lots
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair groundskeeping tools and machinery
- Keep all outdoor areas free of trash, debris, and hazards
- Identify, report, and recommend improvements or issues to the Director
- Assist Maintenance and Housekeeping departments when needed
- Support campus moving needs such as relocating furniture, chairs, and equipment
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong attention to detail in all grounds maintenance tasks
- Working knowledge of landscaping tools, equipment, and best practices
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., blowers, sprayers, compressors)
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl for extended periods
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Minimum Qualifications
- At least one year of experience in groundskeeping or landscaping
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver鈥檚 license
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In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.