Campus Grounds & Athletics Manager II

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grounds Manager at University of North Carolina at Pembroke provides leadership for campus grounds and athletic field operations, planning and directing turf management, irrigation, and landscape maintenance to support academics, housing, and athletics.

This exempt professional role oversees staff, budgets, safety, and compliance, collaborates with Facilities Planning & Construction, coordinates with Athletics, and drives sustainability initiatives on campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with four years of grounds-related experience; two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with turf management, irrigation, and landscape maintenance is essential.
• Strong leadership and safety/QA practices are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for grounds personnel, including hiring, training, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee athletic fields maintenance and scheduling in coordination with Athletics staff.
• Direct turfgrass, irrigation, arboriculture, and landscaping programs for campus grounds.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grounds maintenance

Turf management

Irrigation systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Grounds Manager at University of North Carolina at Pembroke provides leadership for campus grounds and athletic field operations, planning and directing turf management, irrigation, and landscape maintenance to support academics, housing, and athletics.

This exempt professional role oversees staff, budgets, safety, and compliance, collaborates with Facilities Planning & Construction, coordinates with Athletics, and drives sustainability initiatives on campus.