Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

UIW Mission


Position Summary
The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for organizing, implementing, and directing grounds maintenance operations and activities at all local university campuses and St. Anthony Catholic High School to foster an attractive, safe, and comfortable outdoor environment for students, staff, faculty, and guests. The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Superintendent within Facilities.

Essential Functions


Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with irrigation systems and controls, commercial riding mowers, parking lot/curb sweeper, tractor/backhoe, ditcher, push mowers, blowers, edgers, trimmers, and backflow prevention
• Experience in using and operating grounds equipment and/or tools (e.g. leaf sweepers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand truck, power lift gate, hammer drill, chain saw, basic hand tools, etc.).
• Experience in repairing/maintaining irrigation systems.
• Experience in planting shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs.
• Experience in operating riding, push lawn mowers, and other turf related equipment.
• Experience in power washer operation.
• Experience in trash compactor operation.
• Experience in minor equipment maintenance (e.g. oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, use of grease gun, etc.).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in commercial and/or institutional landscape maintenance.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience or experience leading teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in commercial and/or institutional landscape maintenance.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• Must have a valid driver's license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
• Current TDA Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain license within one year of hire as a condition of employment.

Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8 hours per day with flexibility near the standard UIW business hours of 8am to 5pm. Note that start/end time flexibility for supervisor and crew will be based on seasonality and corresponding outside temperature.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to pull, push and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and exposure to heat, rain and cold.
• Ability to work in high noise environments.

Posting Number: AS2264PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date: 07/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Assistant Director Facilities Management
Salary: $52,100 - $57,222 Annualized
Open Date: 06/04/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/31133

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).jeid-4d20cd8031d733459cd5f36c411dd071