University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$52,021.00 - $85,800.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Grounds Specialist Senior |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53844 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 5 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive Motion. May work at various locations on the University Campus and transport materials and/or equipment to/from such locations. May be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes while on-the-job as well as when traveling to/from various job site(s). |
| Shift | 8:00am 5:00pm (Monday Friday) Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. |
| Job Summary | This position:
In addition, the Grounds Specialist Senior:
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| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows / Office; SAP; KRONOS; Construction/Code Compliance; University Policies & Procedures Demonstrated experience in environmental and sustainable grounds and landscape maintenance; Knowledge of the safe function and aesthetic standard of an urban campus with extensive turf areas; Snow removal; Turfgrass; Irrigation; Basic mechanical aptitude; and Operation of grounds maintenance equipment. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor's Degree + 5 Years Driver's License Preferred American Society of Landscape Architects — Desirable Kentucky Landscape Architects Registration Board — Desirable American Society for Horticulture Science Desirable Certification — Professional Grounds Management Society (CGMB) Desirable Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) Desirable Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) Desirable |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/20/2026 |
| 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of experience do you have in groundskeeping, turf and/or landscape maintenance?
- 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
- * Please pick one of the following topics and describe a time when you had to deal with a similar situation (i.e. what was the situation, what actions did you take, what was the outcome?): (1) confronting a peer about a problem or conflict (2) planning an event or a program (3) leading a group project or exercise (4) juggling multiple priorities in a narrow time frame (5) working with individuals from very different backgrounds.
(Open Ended Question)
- * What are your plant identification skills/experience related to horticultural crops and weeds, and what plant problems diagnostic skills do you have related to insects, diseases, and abiotic problems of horticultural crops?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Discuss your experience in providing oversight of budgets and fiscal resources.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe a specific example of a complex project you have managed from start to finish. Include how your leadership on this initiative resulting in high impact change in your organization as well as any success factors or metrics used to measure achievable results.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience and expertise related to mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
PI283501086
Job ID: 83298601
