Grounds Supervisor

Armand Hammer United World College•Montezuma, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The UWC-USA program – a two-year experience that integrates our Academic, UWC CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service), and Residential curricula – prepares students to serve as catalysts for greater unity, peace, and sustainability in the world. We support students in practicing our mission during their two years on campus and challenge them to embody it for a lifetime. The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for the overall care, maintenance, and enhancement of the UWC-USA campus grounds, athletic fields, landscaping, irrigation systems, and outdoor spaces. This is a hands-on supervisory role that combines leadership of the grounds crew with active participation in groundskeeping tasks. The Supervisor ensures high-quality grounds operations, manages staff scheduling and training, and supports sustainability goals while collaborating with other Finance and Operations teams and the broader campus community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
3–4 years of relevant groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance experience.
1 to 2 years Supervisory experience preferred, with ability to lead, train, and evaluate staff.
Valid NM Driver's License; must be insurable by the school's insurance carrier and meet driving criteria in school policy.
Demonstrated history of excellent customer service
Computer literacy (work order systems, email, purchasing systems, Google Office Suite).
Ability to operate and maintain hand tools, power equipment, irrigation systems, and small machinery used in groundskeeping.
Knowledge of horticulture, native plants, and sustainable landscaping practices.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize responsibilities for self and team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across diverse campus constituencies.
Strong communication skills and commitment to collaborative teamwork.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, and to enforce them with staff.
Knowledge of and ability to repair grounds equipment to keep it working in a safe condition.
Knowledge of Basic Plumbing, heating, and electrical.

Nice To Haves

Herbicide/Pesticide applicator licenses.
Irrigation technician certification.
Landscape maintenance, design, or installation training
OSHA or other safety certifications.

Responsibilities

Supervises grounds crew team members, including scheduling, training, and performance appraisals, in cooperation with the Director of Facilities.
Oversees and assigns daily tasks; conducts staff meetings and monitors performance to ensure quality standards.
Assists in hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary processes for grounds staff.
Provides leadership during large campus events (e.g., Graduation, Reunion, summer programs, housing turnover, other campus events).
Mows, trims, and waters lawns; prunes shrubs and trees; maintains flower beds, brush piles, and compost areas.
Plans, plants, and maintains landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
Prepares and maintains athletic and recreational fields to ensure safe play conditions.
Applies fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as needed, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Maintains and repairs irrigation systems.
Performs snow and ice removal to ensure safe access to facilities.
Removes refuse and debris, maintaining campus cleanliness.
Assists with minor repairs to walkways, parking lots, fencing, and outdoor structures.
Coordinates with maintenance and custodial staff on joint projects or urgent needs.
Supports campus safety by promptly addressing outdoor hazards.
Prepares purchase requests and orders supplies, equipment, and materials in cooperation with the Director of Facilities.
Maintains inventory of tools, supplies, and grounds-related equipment.
Manages vendor and contractor work related to grounds, landscaping, irrigation, and snow removal.
Helps develop department budget and track budget expenditures to ensure cost-effective operations.
Works closely with all school divisions to meet campus-wide needs.
Participates in campus sustainability initiatives to help UWC-USA meet its sustainability goals
Communicates effectively with staff, students, and faculty regarding grounds-related issues.
As a member of the leadership team of the school - Participates in campus committees, meetings and other activities
Actively participates in daily grounds tasks alongside team members.
Responds to and remedies grounds-related work orders in a timely and professional manner.