Grounds Supervisor

Work as zone manager for Zones 3 and 4 in supervising day-to-day maintenance of 200 acre main campus, local off-campus properties, and athletic complex (stadium, athletic and practice fields).

Coordinates with Assistant Grounds Superintendent on any landscape project installation/renovation in designated areas for approval and implementation.

Supervise day-to-day garbage collection and trash removal for the entire campus handled by a machine operator and a general utility worker (backup vehicle operator) if needed.

Supervise and schedule moving and hauling if needed.

Identify training needs and provide instruction on best practices in grounds maintenance, equipment usage, and safety procedures.

Supervise groundskeeping staff to ensure high-quality and timely completion of assigned tasks.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback for professional development.

Make daily work schedules and assignments.

Review work performed at various stages and upon completion.

Trains and applies high maintenance techniques/standards equivalent to the certified standards for lawn and landscape maintenance.

Maintain various work records, prepare reports, prioritize work and ever changing work demands.

Operate and inspect various grounds equipment, perform minor repair, make recommendation for major repair or replacement.

Recommend the use of new tools, products and processes and/or machinery to facilitate an efficient and effective grounds maintenance plan.

Supervise Grounds Department in absence of senior grounds supervisors.

Assess labor needs and assign team members to appropriate tasks.

Evaluates the performance of subordinate employees.

Recommend or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary action.

Establishes expectations and gives clear directions through communication.

Motivates and engages employees through effective communication.

Ensures goals and objectives are met and reviews accomplishments.

Prepare annual grounds maintenance calendar in order to plan and prepare for scheduled maintenance and seasonal athletic activities.

Maintain and provide acceptable, safe and playable athletic surfaces and band practice areas.

Prioritize maintenance of utmost importance – irrigation, mowing, fertilization and aeration as well as baseball infield and pitcher’s mound.

Plan for grounds maintenance (to include aeration, seeding, fertilization, and broadleaf/weed control) and oversee set up for seasonal events held in the Athletic Complex (i.e., track, football, softball, spring practice, band practice) to include event operation, set-up for marking fields, boundaries, track meets and judges.

Plan and oversee maintenance and irrigation on campus.

Supervise day-to-day collection of recyclables and refuse.

Insure staff receive training in proper handling of recycling to avoid contamination.

Collect recycling data for report preparation by the recycling coordinator.

Develop and implement schedules for routine maintenance of landscaped areas, lawns, trees, shrubs, and hardscapes.

Coordinate special projects, such as seasonal plantings, erosion control, and event preparation.

Prioritize tasks based on campus needs, weather conditions, and project deadlines.

Landscape design, prep and install plant material according to American Society of Landscape Architects.

Maintain equipment inventory and calibrate equipment.

Mix and apply chemicals.

Maintain chemical inventory and safety data sheets.

Prepare requisitions and processes invoices for supplies, materials and equipment ensuring compliance with purchase procedures.

Determine and procure required materials for landscaping projects, chemical applications, and routine upkeep.

Monitor the use of supplies and ensure the availability of inventory to prevent project delays.

Reallocate resources when necessary, recommend new tools/equipment, and operate within assigned budget.

Prepare athletic purchase orders and meet with Athletic personnel for approvals and athletic field maintenance discussions.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.