Groundskeeper Supervisor

Title: Groundskeeper Supervisor

VP Area: Plant Services

Department: Plant Services-Grounds

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

The Groundskeeper Supervisor leads and coordinates campus groundskeeping operations to maintain a safe, attractive, and sustainable outdoor environment aligned with University standards. This role oversees daily maintenance activities, including landscaping, irrigation, snow and ice removal, and waste management, while optimizing staffing and resources. The supervisor promotes a high-performance team culture through coaching and accountability, ensures safety and policy compliance, manages preventive maintenance programs, supports budget stewardship, and collaborates on long-term equipment and landscape planning.

• 40% - Groundskeeping Operations
  • Oversee daily campus groundskeeping operations, including planning and resource allocation.
  • Ensure work is timely, cost‑effective and meets University standards.
  • Provide onsite guidance to grounds staff to maximize productivity and customer service.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, practices, and organizational goals.
  • Support Groundskeeper Lead in scheduling and implementing routine safety trainings.
  • Develop and manage maintenance programs for landscaping, irrigation systems, and equipment.
  • Monitor equipment condition, forecast replacements, and use data to improve service quality.
  • Optimize workforce scheduling and assign shift for peak demand periods.
  • Oversee and develop preventative maintenance schedule and data collection for all groundskeeping equipment with Groundskeeper Lead.
  • Coordinate major equipment replacements, landscape upgrades, and irrigation modifications with input from Lead and Manager approval.
  • Supervise groundskeeping activities: mowing, watering, weeding, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, and refuse collection.
  • Oversee campus waste collection systems, including recycling, trash, and compost.
  • Assist with and train on automatic irrigation systems and software; groundskeeping operations including operation of power mowers and other groundskeeping related equipment.
  • Perform groundskeeper duties when required.
  • Snow and Ice Removal
    • Coordinate and assist with snow/ice removal from parking lots, ramps, sidewalks, and steps.
    • Monitor weather data and maintain storm preparedness communication to staff in association with Manager or Director.
    • Work and supervise irregular hours during snow/ice events to maintain operations.
• 45% - Supervisory Functions
  • Coach, guide, and empower employees; set and maintain high‑performance standards.
  • Foster integrity, accountability, and trust within the team, aligned with Plant Services and University missions.
  • Communicate effectively, share information promptly, seek feedback.
  • Address and resolve conflicts promptly; maintain open communication through multiple channels.
  • Clarify team purpose, roles, and guidelines; build partnerships to enhance results.
  • Conduct regular meetings (at least weekly) with direct reports and manage performance year‑round.
  • Support team development, recognition efforts, and morale‑building initiatives.
  • Meet operational targets, drive innovation, and continuously improve processes.
  • Contribute to hiring efforts aligned with mission and operational needs, including serving on search committees for Grounds Department and division as needed.
• 10% - Budget Responsibilities
  • Steward resources responsibly; monitor budget and maintain inventory of supplies.
  • Process purchase orders, invoices, and expense report through University finance software.
  • Approve direct reports expense reports/re‑imbursement requests.
  • Collaborate with Manager and Director to forecast Grounds Operations budget for current and future years.
  • Review annual vendor contracts for clarity and cost‑effectiveness.
• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department

High School Diploma or GED

3 years

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent…