Grounds Supervisor
Job ID - 62932
Closing Date : 07/072026
Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of a grounds maintenance work unit by planning work assignments, training employees, monitoring performance, and supporting staffing, scheduling, and timekeeping functions. Performs and oversees groundskeeping and landscaping tasks, including mowing, trimming, planting, watering, weed control, debris removal, and small landscape renovation projects to maintain the appearance and health of university grounds. Safely operates and maintains grounds maintenance equipment and university vehicles while ensuring equipment is in proper working condition and supporting departmental operations.
Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules, and prioritize work activities and assignments for members of the work unit. Provides on the job training in groundskeeping and landscaping techniques. Inspects work and provides feedback performed by members of the work unit. Evaluates employee performance and counsel employees as needed regarding job performance. Supports staffing decisions, including hiring, performance coaching, and separations, by providing recommendations to leadership for assigned reports. Coordinates and approves leave requests, and certifies time worked for members of the work unit.
- Performs groundskeeping maintenance tasks around buildings and on campus. This includes watering trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and annuals. Pulling weeds from flower beds and removing vines from landscape and buildings. Trims, mows, edges, rakes, and removes debris. Installs inert ground covers. Safely operates and maintains grounds equipment to ensure the health and appearance of university grounds. Ensures that all manual and power equipment is in proper working condition. Responsible for small landscape renovation projects.
- Operates University vehicles, and performs other duties as assigned in support of the department's goals and objectives.