Campus Grounds & Park Operations Supervisor

Trustees of University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Park Supervisor role at University of Pennsylvania leads landscaping and grounds maintenance across campus, coordinating snow removal, turf and irrigation management, tree and plant care, and exterior surface upkeep.

This position supervises staff and contractors, ensures safety, complies with union contracts, and partners with campus stakeholders to meet service priorities while maintaining sustainable practices and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Two year college equivalent required or completion of a technical specialty program of eighteen months to three years duration.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferably in a unionized work environment and preferably in an academic or similar work environment.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in landscape maintenance.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system to monitor and control all aspects of the maintenance operation.
• Proven record of strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises landscaping and grounds maintenance operations.
• Oversees snow removal and turf and irrigation management.
• Monitors CDL activities for the main campus.
• Supervises maintenance of exterior plant/flower beds, trees, hard surfaces, and athletic fields.
• Coordinates bulk waste management and recycling operations and equipment repairs.
• Manages staff and contractors, allocates work, trains, enforces procedures, and approves expenditures.
• Coordinates work with schools/centers and provides customer follow-up.
• Ensures compliance with union contracts and university policies.
• Develops time/attendance knowledge and payroll input accuracy.
• Contributes to safety, sustainability, and talent management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Landscape maintenance

Customer service

Safety practices

Unionized workforce experience

Education

Associates degree or 2-year college equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Urban Park Supervisor role at University of Pennsylvania leads landscaping and grounds maintenance across campus, coordinating snow removal, turf and irrigation management, tree and plant care, and exterior surface upkeep.

This position supervises staff and contractors, ensures safety, complies with union contracts, and partners with campus stakeholders to meet service priorities while maintaining sustainable practices and quality standards.