University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$17.41 - $27.87
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Grounds Supervisor |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54402 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 42 |
| Salary Range | $17.41-27.87/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | AA |
| 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 job site(s). |
| Shift | 7:00am 3:45pm (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 | Reporting to the Grounds Manager, this position:
In addition, the Grounds Supervisor:
|
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS 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? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | High School + 7 Years Technical Diploma + 6 Years Associate's Degree + 5 Years Valid Kentucky Driver's License preferred KY Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License — preferred (or the ability to obtain within one year of employment). Certified Grounds Technician (CGT) — Highly Preferred |
| Deadline to Apply | 05/27/2026 |
| 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 (*).
- * Describe your experience with improving your organization's, department's or team's processes or procedures to meet or exceed organizational goals.
(Open Ended Question)
- * What motivates you to do your best?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your leadership philosophy and provide an example of a time when you were especially proactive in carrying out leadership responsibilities.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe a situation in which you worked to resolve a conflict or performance gap and the outcome.
(Open Ended Question)
- * The essential functions of this position requires: Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Performing repetitive motion tasks. 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 job site(s). Participates in continuous snow and ice control/removal during winter weather events. Are you able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
PI284562753
Job ID: 84232950
