Groundskeeping Supervisor - Virginia Wesleyan University

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work assignments to groundskeeping teams and supervises the completion of tasks according to established sustainability guidelines
• Responsible for the training of groundskeeping workers and lead workers
• Maintains client expectations as it relates to compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes as well as contract requirements
• Inspects and tours acreage to identify areas for maintenance improvement or landscape upgrades
• May be responsible for order placement and inventory management
• Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools as needed
• May be required to operate trucks, tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works

Qualifications

• 3+ years previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture or related role
• Non-commercial driver’s license required
• Previous supervisory or lead grounds crew experience preferred
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping principles and power landscape equipment
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization as well as external vendors and contractors