Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Community College is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead grounds care across all campuses, balancing hands-on maintenance with supervision and planning. You will manage staff, schedule landscaping work, and ensure equipment is safe and well maintained to uphold professional grounds standards.

The role requires knowledge of turf management, horticulture, and herbicide applications, with budget responsibility and coordination of projects.

Qualifications

• High School or G.E.D. diploma required.
• Strong background and/or training in grounds maintenance or studies in horticulture required.
• 3+ years of supervision experience preferred.
• Category ltt, A and B, and VI Spray License preferred.
• Erosion and sediment control certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement landscape zoning and maintenance schedule.
• Supervise daily grounds operations.
• Inspect campus grounds and identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain grounds equipment and college vehicles; ensure safety and operability.
• Coordinate grounds-related projects and services within budget and state procurement guidelines.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Turf management

Horticulture

Arboriculture

Supervision

Leadership

State Storm Water Regulation

Herbicide applications

Education

High School or GED diploma

Grounds maintenance training or horticulture studies

Job description

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

Working Title Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

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)

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-

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.
• 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

Posting Number CLS_4772P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 09/23/2026

Job Close Date 10/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Email [e-mail]

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you currently possess a valid Virginia's driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you meet the physical requirements for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• License
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)