Lead - Grounds

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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds Lead to oversee the maintenance and beautification of its campus grounds, including recreational and athletic fields. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of grounds service personnel, ensuring that the university's outdoor spaces remain pristine and welcoming. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a passion for landscaping, with the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Join UVU and play a vital role in creating an environment that enhances the campus experience for students, faculty, and visitors alike.

Summary of Responsibilities

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds Lead to oversee the maintenance and beautification of its campus grounds, including recreational and athletic fields. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of grounds service personnel, ensuring that the university's outdoor spaces remain pristine and welcoming. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a passion for landscaping, with the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Join UVU and play a vital role in creating an environment that enhances the campus experience for students, faculty, and visitors alike.

Summary of Responsibilities

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• Supervises and coordinates the activities of Grounds staff in landscape projects, including work schedules, training and leadership. Recommends actions to resolve problems related to landscape projects and develops ways to improve the scope and quality of services. Plans and supervises the activities of a team of Groundskeepers.
• Assists in planning snow removal operations and makes personnel assignments for operating snow removal equipment.
• Implements record-keeping procedures and manages applicable department records on employees, equipment, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborates and works with the Athletics Department to accommodate the needs of their programs.
• Oversee the operations and maintenance of light and heavy tractors, trucks and stationary equipment. Ensures that Groundskeepers follow all safety policies and procedures and that staff is fully trained in all phases of Grounds operations and maintenance.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a associates degree and two years experience related to the Summary of Duties Or any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling four years.

Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid Utah driver's license at the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of sports field maintenance.
• Knowledge and ability to read blue prints.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of landscape, planting, pruning, mowing, weeding, etc. Skills
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Abilities
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work fluctuating shifts to accommodate game times.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.