Campus Grounds Manager II — Strategic Grounds Leader

University of North Calorina Pembroke

Pembroke (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is seeking a Grounds Manager to provide strategic leadership for campus grounds and athletic field operations. You will oversee turf, irrigation, landscaping, and arboriculture, ensuring safe, functional, and aesthetically maintained outdoor spaces across the university.

The role collaborates with Facilities Management leadership and Athletics staff to plan field usage, schedule maintenance, and support events, while developing long-term sustainability

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with four years of experience in the grounds or facilities area, two years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

Lead Grounds Operations and provide supervision, training, and performance management.
Oversee maintenance and prep of athletic fields to NCAA standards and events.
Coordinate field scheduling and support with Athletics staff.
Direct turfgrass management, irrigation design/maintenance, and plant health care.
Plan landscape designs for new projects and collaborate on campus development.
Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and QA/QC across grounds operations.
Monitor daily operations with metrics and implement work plans.
Stay current with industry trends and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Supervisory

Facilities management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The role collaborates with Facilities Management leadership and Athletics staff to plan field usage, schedule maintenance, and support events, while developing long-term sustainability

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