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Grounds Supervisor
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A Landscaping or Grounds Supervisor supervises the staff that provide landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Supervises work to care for plants and trees, including mowing, trimming and planting, and work to repair driveways, walks, benches or other structures. Oversees equipment maintenance and transportation, and communicates with residential customers.
$61,014 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
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Grounds Supervisor Job Description The Grounds Supervisor coordinates and oversees all aspects of campus grounds care to ensure that outdoor spaces remain attractive, safe, and welcoming for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This hands-on role plans seasonal landscaping, directs daily work assignments, manages irrigation systems, and maintains strong relationships with vendors while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and customer service. Responsibilities Coordinate and assign daily work schedules for grounds staff to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Develop and implement seasonal landscaping plans that enhance the appearance and usability of campus outdoor spaces. Oversee landscape and turf maintenance, including mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, and general grounds upkeep. Manage irrigation systems, including scheduling, monitoring performance, and arranging repairs to ensure healthy plant and turf conditions. Ensure compliance with safety standards and risk prevention practices in all grounds operations, including proper use of equipment and materials. Supervise the operation, maintenance, and safe use of grounds equipment and tools, arranging repairs or replacements as needed. Plan workforce needs and schedules to align staffing levels with seasonal and operational demands. Maintain effective relationships with external vendors, including coordinating services, monitoring performance, and addressing issues as they arise. Provide responsive and professional customer service to campus stakeholders, addressing grounds-related concerns and requests promptly. Use administrative and organizational skills to maintain records, track work completion, and support efficient grounds operations. Utilize basic Microsoft Office tools to create schedules, reports, and documentation related to grounds activities. Identify and resolve problems related to grounds maintenance, equipment, or irrigation systems in a timely and effective manner. Support facility management by coordinating grounds work with other facilities activities to minimize disruption to campus operations. Essential Skills Proven experience in facilities maintenance with a focus on grounds and outdoor environments. Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf care practices. Hands-on experience with irrigation system management, including operation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting. Demonstrated ability in team leadership and supervision, including assigning work and overseeing performance. Experience with safety compliance and risk prevention in a grounds or facilities setting. Ability to operate and maintain grounds equipment and tools safely and effectively. Scheduling and workforce planning skills to align staffing with operational needs. Strong problem-solving skills and a customer service mindset when working with campus stakeholders. Vendor management experience, including coordinating and overseeing contracted services. Proficiency with Microsoft Office for basic administrative tasks and documentation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in landscape architecture or horticulture is beneficial for planning and enhancing campus landscapes. Facility management exposure, particularly in a campus or multi-facility environment, is an advantage. Strong administrative skills, including record-keeping, documentation, and basic reporting. Ability to collaborate effectively with other facilities and campus departments. Why Work Here? This role offers the opportunity to directly shape and enhance a vibrant campus environment that students, faculty, staff, and visitors enjoy every day. You will work in a supportive setting where teamwork, safety, and pride in workmanship are highly valued. The schedule provides predictable daytime hours, supporting work-life balance while allowing you to lead a dedicated team and take ownership of visible, impactful projects across the campus. Work Environment This position is based on a college campus and involves working primarily outdoors across various landscaped and turf areas. The standard schedule runs from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours. The role requires regular use of grounds maintenance equipment and tools, as well as interaction with irrigation systems and outdoor facilities. Work conditions include exposure to varying weather, seasonal changes, and physical activity such as walking, lifting, and operating equipment in an open campus environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $37.98 - $37.98/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.