Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

CHESS•Farmington, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will lead a dedicated team in maintaining and enhancing the beauty, safety, and functionality of campus outdoor spaces. This role blends hands-on expertise with leadership—overseeing daily landscaping operations, coordinating seasonal projects, event preparation and ensuring that every lawn, garden, pathway, and recreational area reflects high campus standards.

Requirements

Knowledge of grounds maintenance and management principles and practices.
Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.
Knowledge of irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair principles.
Knowledge of greenhouse management principles.
Knowledge of landscape design principles.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
Skill in the operation of snow removal equipment.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Pesticide Commercial/Non-Commercial Applicator License within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
One to three years experience or service.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily activities of grounds personnel and contractors.
Directs turf maintenance, irrigation, and landscape maintenance operations.
Directs greenhouse operations.
Inspects plant materials, trees, shrubs and indoor plants for insect and other infestations and responds accordingly.
Contributes to and directs new landscape construction jobs; researches appropriate plant species.
Coordinates and implements ice and snow removal operations.
Inspects all exterior areas for life safety issues.
Assists in preparations for special events.
Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
Works as a team member and is supportive to the other supervisor positions within the Physical Plant.
Works to develop and maintain a campus landscape master plan.
Performs related duties.