Campus Grounds & Sustainability Lead

St Thomas University Inc; Norland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas University seeks a Grounds Manager to oversee planning, maintenance, and enhancement of outdoor spaces across campus. You will supervise landscape staff, student workers, and contractors, and coordinate with facilities, events, and academic calendars.

Responsibilities include scheduling seasonal plantings, pruning, irrigation, mowing, pest control, safety of walkways, storm response, budgeting support, and promoting sustainable landscaping aligned with mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscape management, facilities management, or related field preferred.
• Several years of experience in landscape maintenance or campus operations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license; pesticide/irrigation certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily landscape and grounds operations across campus.
• Supervise landscape staff, student workers, and contractors as needed.
• Plan and schedule routine maintenance, seasonal plantings, pruning, irrigation, mowing, fertilization, and pest control.
• Inspect campus grounds to ensure landscapes and outdoor features are well maintained.
• Coordinate work with academic calendars, campus events, liturgical celebrations, and university activities.
• Oversee care of lawns, trees, shrubs, flower beds, courtyards, entryways, and exterior spaces.
• Monitor equipment, tools, and supplies, maintaining inventory and safety protocols.
• Support budgeting, vendor coordination, and project planning.
• Promote sustainable landscaping practices and environmental stewardship.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in horticulture, landscape management, facilities management, or a related field

Job description

St. Thomas University seeks a Grounds Manager to oversee planning, maintenance, and enhancement of outdoor spaces across campus. You will supervise landscape staff, student workers, and contractors, and coordinate with facilities, events, and academic calendars.

Responsibilities include scheduling seasonal plantings, pruning, irrigation, mowing, pest control, safety of walkways, storm response, budgeting support, and promoting sustainable landscaping aligned with mission.