Grounds Supervisor

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • MD

75d • $44,053 - $57,211

About The Position

The Physical Plant Department invites applications for a full-time, nonexempt position with benefits. Under general supervision, supervises groundskeepers performing manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Requirements

• Three years in grounds keeping in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to use grounds equipment correctly (snowplows, weed trimmers, zero turn mowers, back holes, skid steers, forklifts, and excavators, etc.).
• Must be computer literate and able to complete computer work independently.

Responsibilities

• Determines work priorities, plans, schedules, assigns and reviews work; trains subordinate personnel.
• Supervises grounds maintenance activities including cultivating, planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, mowing and/or pruning lawns, gardens, shrubs, and trees.
• Directs the removal of trash and debris from assigned areas.
• Supervises and performs the removal of snow and ice from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment.
• Spreads salt, sand and de-icers to prevent slipping.
• Prepares and maintains written reports and records.
• Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in department.
• Ensures the operational readiness and safety of equipment such as mowers, tillers, sweepers, snow blowers, edger, shovels, and small vehicles.
• Performs routine assembly, cleaning and maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Assists in the maintenance of outdoor fields and athletic facilities.
• Performs and demonstrates procedures for measuring, mixing, and applying fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals as instructed.
• Performs groundskeeper duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts)
• Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA)
• Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match
• Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance)
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Paid leave (Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year)
• Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level