Grounds Team Lead

Grounds Team Lead University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $15.30 - $24.50 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Grounds Team Lead Requisition Number RE54373 Working Title Department Name 3CP07:

Phys Plt-Grounds Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 40 Salary Range $15.30-24.50/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, 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. Shift 3:15pm-12:00am, Sunday-Thursday Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational and weather-related factors and may require night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. Job Summary In 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 leave 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 Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS 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 — Preferred Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience High School + 4 Years Deadline to Apply 05/25/2026 Our University Community We 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.