Grounds Maintenance Superintendent

The Grounds Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for supervising the grounds crew in daily operation of grounds maintenance and landscaping.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising all technical phases of groundskeeping operations and grounds maintenance functions.
• Operates and maintains all assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Identifies and maintains the majority of turfgrasses, trees, shrubs, and bedding plants on campus.
• Instructs crew members in the planting techniques, care, and maintenance of campus landscaping.
• Supervises and participates in the care, maintenance, and preparation of all outdoor athletic facilities.
• Tracks grounds crew assignments and monitors the time to complete assigned tasks through the campus work order system.
• Marks, paints, and maintains athletic field lines year-round to ensure optimal playing conditions.
• Obtaining quote from local firms for contractual services.
• Maintains general and inventory records.
• Authorizes requisitions of equipment, tools, and supplies and arranges for shipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Prerequisites:

• Minimum two-year college degree is required
• 3-5 years of landscaping experience with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Experience with installing, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems
• Pesticide certification for turfgrass and ornamentals is preferred
• Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with various groups of employees.
• Demonstrate supervisory ability to direct the workflow of subordinate employees.
• Demonstrate supervisory skills such as organizing, coordinating, leading and counseling for the effective supervision of the grounds staff.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
• Available to be on-call for emergencies such as storms and snow events.
• Ability to work weekends to cover campus events, when needed.
• Knowledge of proper use and daily maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of soils and fertilizers and proper landscaping techniques.
• Snow removal and equipment preparation and maintenance
• Able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds.

Professional Expectations:

• Demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
• Exhibit a helpful and polite attitude toward faculty, staff, and students, with an understanding of their needs and respect for their privacy.
• Show a willingness to adapt to the changing demands of the position.
• Participate as a team player, assisting co-workers as needed.