Grounds Team Lead

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleGrounds Team LeadRequisition NumberRE54372Working TitleDepartment Name3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHSClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience4 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsLifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion; Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; Loud noises; Cuts/punctures; Outdoor temperatures and weather extremes.Shift3:15pm-12:00am, Tuesday-Saturday

Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational and weather-related factors
and may require night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.Job SummaryIn support of the Grounds Supervisor and Department Management, the Grounds Team Lead:

• maintains an area of land for aesthetic or functional purposes
• performs all aspects of grounds turf maintenance, including:
  • mowing
  • trimming
  • edging
  • weed control and removal
  • seeding
  • fertilizing
  • grounds clean-up
  • leaf removal
• ensures proper utilization of grounds keeping equipment, including implements and vehicles, such as:
  • mowers
  • lawn mowers
  • tractors
  • string trimmers
  • edger
  • rotary brushes
  • rakes
  • leaf blowers
  • shovels
  • sprinklers
  • garden tools
  • pressure washers, or truck mounted watering equipment
• performs minor pruning of tree limbs, shrubbery, and bushes
• maintains grounds and landscaping equipment in a safe operating condition
• maintains campus landscaping, gardens or sporting venues (and their vegetation where appropriate) for appearance and functionality, including trimming
• during plant installations, installs and maintains landscaped areas, including mulching, planting, and watering flower gardens
• applies environmentally appropriate weed and pest control
• maintains, improves, and ensures general upkeep of grounds, or designated venues, including garages
• secures litter and empties trash in designated area(s)
• ensures litter-free Campus grounds
• maintains and cleans University parking garages and stairwells, as assigned
• performs new and/or temporary grounds services requirements as required by the customer and as authorized by department management

In addition, the Grounds Team Lead:

• supports the Grounds Supervisor in providing direction and oversight of team members in their successful completion of daily tasks
• ensures assigned work schedules and grounds services are maintained by staff and job duties completed in a safe, accurate, efficient, and timely manner on a daily basis
• in the absence of staff, ensures all assigned client areas are covered by recommending to the Grounds Supervisor any adjustments to schedules as needed
• may be required to intervene in responding to customer concerns as they arise
• resolves service issues with customers in conjunction with department management and implements solutions as directed
• may provide input to supervisor regarding individual employee performance and accountability during corrective actions or performance evaluations
• stays informed of current technology trends and learns new technologies as they are developed
• strives for continuous improvement in all activities and work performance

Internal Employee Being ConsideredSkills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS

Previous lawn care and landscape experience; Ability to operate groundskeeping and landscaping (light or heavy) equipment; and Ability to operate motor vehicles and equipment: car, truck, mowers, and trimmers — Preferred

Driver’s License — PreferredDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceHigh School + 4 YearsDeadline to Apply05/18/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Describe what "teamwork" means to you.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Describe what motivates you.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * How many years of experience do you have safely operating and providing routine maintenance for grounds equipment?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
5. * Which statement most adequately describes your analytical skills. 1=None. 2=Very Limited. Information for analysis comes from other sources. 3=Moderate. Develop means of collecting data and receive data from other sources. 4=Extensive. Hands on. Coordinates, computes, and monitors all areas of the information being sought.
   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
6. * The essential job functions of this position require you to: work in a fast-paced environment; stand/walk for extended periods of time; lift, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds; and occasionally work at heights above four feet; work in confined spaces; work with exposure to loud noises,work with extreme temperatures, as well as work with hazardous chemicals and fumes. Can you perform these responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

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