Campus Grounds & Parks Supervisor

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Time away from work

Professional development

Wellness resources

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Urban Park Supervisor to lead exterior campus maintenance, landscaping, and grounds operations across the Philadelphia campus. You will supervise staff and contractors, coordinate snow removal and turf management, and ensure timely work aligned with university policies.

The role emphasizes safety, union relations, and coordination with campus partners to sustain clean, safe outdoor environments and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Assists with supervising operations and staff.
• Experience supervising in a unionized or academic setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Familiarity with safety practices and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise landscaping, grounds maintenance, snow removal and turf/irrigation management.
• Oversee waste and recycling operations and coordinated equipment repair.
• Direct staff and contractors, assign work, train, and enforce procedures.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and manage payroll inputs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Landscape maintenance

Customer service

Safety practices

Education

Associates degree or 2-year college equivalent

Tools

CDL activities

Job description

University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Urban Park Supervisor to lead exterior campus maintenance, landscaping, and grounds operations across the Philadelphia campus. You will supervise staff and contractors, coordinate snow removal and turf management, and ensure timely work aligned with university policies.

The role emphasizes safety, union relations, and coordination with campus partners to sustain clean, safe outdoor environments and efficient operations.