Campus Grounds & Landscape Supervisor

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & leave

Professional development

Job summary

Indian River State College seeks a dedicated Grounds Supervisor to lead campus grounds operations, supervise staff, and ensure attractive and safe outdoor spaces. The role covers landscaping, irrigation systems, turf care, pesticide application, and maintenance with an emphasis on teamwork and safety.

The candidate will oversee projects, manage equipment and supplies, and collaborate with campus partners to support student and employee experiences across multiple campuses in Florida.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in horticulture with 5 years of related supervisory experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license; CORE and Ornamental certifications.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, pesticide application, and lawn maintenance equipment.
• Ability to supervise staff, train employees, and manage safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Trains and leads grounds employees to work as a unit and independently; approves time off and time worked; initiates and closes work orders.
• Oversees maintenance of campus grounds through mowing, trimming, fertilizing, spraying; prunes plants and trees; adjusts irrigation as needed.
• Applies pesticides as required.
• Performs general grounds maintenance duties as necessary.
• Maintains equipment, orders supplies, and manages inventory.
• Designs and installs landscapes; coordinates with vendors for special projects.
• Maintains records on equipment and grounds maintenance.
• Resolves daily problems; ensures a safe working environment.

Skills

Grounds leadership

Pesticide application

Irrigation system operation

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

Associate degree in horticulture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Indian River State College seeks a dedicated Grounds Supervisor to lead campus grounds operations, supervise staff, and ensure attractive and safe outdoor spaces. The role covers landscaping, irrigation systems, turf care, pesticide application, and maintenance with an emphasis on teamwork and safety.

The candidate will oversee projects, manage equipment and supplies, and collaborate with campus partners to support student and employee experiences across multiple campuses in Florida.