Groundskeeping Supervisor

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeping Supervisor on the Dahlonega campus. The primary job duty of the Grounds Supervisor is the supervision of a University grounds keeping crew of up to eight personnel. Position will direct the planting, pruning, and cultivating of trees, shrubs, and flowers, and the seeding, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming of all University grounds. The Grounds Supervisor also supervises the removal of snow, ice, leaves, fallen branches, other weather-generated debris, and trash from all University grounds, instructs groundskeepers in the proper use of tools and equipment, and assists the Grounds Manager in administration and management of grounds landscape and maintenance functions.

• Supervises labor crews in grounds care activities such as mowing lawns, gardening, landscaping, blowing, trimming, and snow/ice removal. Responsible for managing and approving employees daily time input, approving vacation, conducting annual performance evaluations, and for initiating discipline measures where warranted.
• As a working Supervisor, participates in grounds maintenance work; proficient with all hand and power tools in the inventory; operates heavy equipment including: dozers, skid steers, forklifts, backhoes, tractors, mowers, trucks, and other mobile equipment. Responsible to train all personnel on equipment operation and safety procedures. Must be capable of making on-the-spot decisions relative to grounds maintenance and safety.
• Assigns duties to subordinates, creates schedules, and inspects the work of personnel on a daily basis. Ensures user level maintenance is being executed on all assigned equipment.
• Conducts landscaping planning and confers with the Grounds Manager tor implementation. Works with outside contractors as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, encourage team work and promote a positive work environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead, train, and supervise up to eight groundskeeper personnel. 
• Must be a master of equipment operation ranging from hand power tools to heavy equipment.  
• Able to train personnel on equipment preventive maintenance procedures and the safe operation of the same. 
• Experience with the methods, materials, and equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, plants, ground cover, and grasses. 
• Must have the ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often in adverse weather conditions.
•  Must be able to work at heights up to 65 feet; have the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift.

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Five (5) years of grounds/landscaping experience.
• Must possess a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License and personal cell phone.

• Experience in the proper use, control, storage, and disposal of pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and similar chemicals is preferred. 
• Pesticide license preferred.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
 

• Position of Trust