Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead on-site grounds care across multiple campuses. You will manage staff, plan maintenance schedules, and ensure safe, attractive landscapes in alignment with state regulations.

The role requires hands-on leadership in turf and landscape maintenance, equipment oversight, and coordination with facilities. A strong background in horticulture or grounds management is essential.

Qualifications

• Applies knowledge in landscaping equipment, grounds maintenance, turf maintenance, and supervision.
• Familiar with State Storm Water regulatory requirements.
• Strong background or training in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Experience in campus landscaping operations and groundskeeping techniques.
• Experience with chemical applications and grounds equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive maintenance, preservation, and safety of campus grounds across Reynolds campuses.
• Recruit, train, and supervise grounds maintenance staff; ensure professional standards.
• Develop and implement landscape zoning and maintenance schedules; supervise daily operations.
• Inspect grounds, identify maintenance needs, and coordinate equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Manage supplies and services within budget; follow state procurement rules (eVA, SWAM).
• Support facilities with landscaping projects across college sites; report to Facilities Manager.
• Serve as Essential Personnel and coordinate responses during emergencies and inclement weather.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Supervision

Leadership

Turf maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Category ltt, A and B, VI Spray License

Erosion and sediment control certificate

Job description

Working Title Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Role Title Trades Technician IV Role Code 79034-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 28300229 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range $65,000 - $68,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Mon – Fri 6am -2:45am

45 min lunch

Occasional OT

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the comprehensive maintenance, preservation, and safety of the landscaped grounds across all Reynolds Community College campuses. This is a working supervisory position that combines hands‑on grounds maintenance with leadership, planning, training, equipment management, and administrative responsibilities.

The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for recruiting, training, directing, and monitoring the performance of grounds maintenance staff to ensure that campus landscapes are maintained to a safe, attractive, and professional standard. The position requires working knowledge of turf management, horticulture, arboriculture, herbicide applications, landscape maintenance practices, and applicable State Stormwater regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing an effective landscape zoning and maintenance schedule; supervising daily grounds operations; inspecting campus grounds and identifying maintenance needs; maintaining grounds equipment and college vehicles; and ensuring that equipment and vehicles are safe, properly maintained, and operational across all campus locations.

The supervisor is responsible for ordering necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and services within the allocated budget and in accordance with applicable State procurement requirements, including eVA and SWAM guidelines. The position also assists with planning and coordinating grounds‑related projects and services to support the college’s facilities and campus environment.

This is a college‑wide position that reports to the Parham Road location and works under the direction of the Facilities Manager. Although based at Parham Road, the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing landscaping and grounds maintenance operations at all Reynolds Community College campuses.

The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor is designated as Essential Personnel and serves as a first responder during inclement weather, emergencies, and other situations requiring immediate grounds or facilities support. The position requires flexibility, strong leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to respond to operational needs across multiple campus locations.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Applies appropriate knowledge and skills in all major and minor aspects of landscaping equipment, equipment repairs, Grounds maintenance, State Storm Water Regulatory requirements, turf maintenance, horticulture, arboriculture, herbicide applications, supervision, and leadership

Additional Considerations

• High School or G.E.D. diploma required.
• Driver’s license required.
• Strong background and/or training in grounds maintenance or studies in horticulture required.
• Strong background and/or training In performing maintenance of vehicles and grounds equipment preferred.
• Considerable experience in the day-to-day landscaping operations of a campus-type settings required.
• Considerable experience in groundskeeping techniques and chemical applications required.
• 3+ years of supervision experience preferred.
• Category ltt, A and B, and VI Spray License preferred.
• Erosion and sediment control certificate preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Between campuses and college locations

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

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