Director of Grounds & Turf Operations

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Greensboro is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Manager to oversee all activities related to campus grounds maintenance, including turf, trees, irrigation, and equipment maintenance. The role requires supervising staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining high standards across athletic fields, landscapes, and irrigation systems.

The position emphasizes oversight of preventive maintenance, materials coordination, and adherence to safety policies, with a focus on delivering quality grounds services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in general facilities work; or equivalent training and experience.
• AS or BS – Horticulture or Turfgrass Management preferred.
• All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Turf Maintenance and activities, monitoring quality of work and addressing complaints.
• Oversight of Tree and Shrub Maintenance and activities, pruning and landscape tasks.
• Oversight of Irrigation Repair and Installation, maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance oversight

Facilities operations

Team supervision

Safety training

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AS/BS – Horticulture or Turfgrass Management

Job description

UNC Greensboro is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Manager to oversee all activities related to campus grounds maintenance, including turf, trees, irrigation, and equipment maintenance. The role requires supervising staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining high standards across athletic fields, landscapes, and irrigation systems.

The position emphasizes oversight of preventive maintenance, materials coordination, and adherence to safety policies, with a focus on delivering quality grounds services