Grounds Supervisor

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT is seeking a Full-time Grounds Support Specialist. You will assist the Director, manage a student landscape crew, perform mowing, pruning, planting, sprinkler maintenance, and snow removal, ensuring pedestrian safety and compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.

The role requires physical fitness, a valid driver's license, and strong communication with faculty, staff, and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong leadership, customer service and communication skills.
• Familiar with OSHA, EPA and MSDS requirements.
• Able to lift 60 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Valid driver's license and basic blueprint/technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and supervise a student landscape crew.
• Diagnose turf, irrigation, and water conservation issues; oversee Rainbird IQ.
• Perform grounds maintenance: mowing, pruning, planting, and garden prep.
• Oversee chemical application equipment and safety compliance.
• Perform snow removal and keep sidewalks/roads clear of snow/ice.
• Maintain records and ensure safety procedures per OSHA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Physical fitness

OSHA/EPA/MSDS knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

Salary: $42,000.00 Annually

Location: Cedar City, UT

Job Type: Full-time Staff

Job Number: 202600143

Division: Campus Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Provide grounds support to the Director in the following areas: Assist with grounds operation in absence of the Director, maintain assigned area of campus and student crew, perform grounds maintenance, sprinkler installation, landscaping, and snow removal. Ensure pedestrian safety in accordance with use of utility carts, tree and debris removal, and any other hazards which could pose a safety risk to pedestrians. Apply pesticides and herbicides when necessary and complete projects using heavy equipment. Work with EPA and OSHA on requirements for health and safety of personnel, and work, as well as independently, in a team effort.

Additional Documents: 3 Professional References.

Date Of First Consideration: 10/26/2026.

Essential Functions

• Assist with Grounds operation in absence of the Director, and oversee a student landscape crew in assigned area.
• Diagnose turf and water usage problems, along with implementing and tracking water conservation measures. Oversee campus Central Computer Irrigation system. (Rainbird IQ), as assigned.
• Perform Grounds maintenance work consisting of mowing lawns; trimming hedges; raking and disposing of leaves and refuse; trimming driveways and sidewalk edges; preparing gardens for planting; planting flowers, trees, shrubs, and grass; pruning trees and shrubbery; and designing and maintaining sprinkler systems.
• Oversee herbicide and pesticide application, and repair and maintain chemical application equipment.
• Perform snow removal using snowplow, trucks, and other equipment, keeping sidewalks and roads clear of snow and ice. Shovel walks and steps and spreading sand and ice-melt.
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices as outlined by campus standards and OSHA regulations. Keep and update records pertaining to all grounds work. Be familiar with Safety Data Sheets.
• Operate backhoe, loader, boom truck, mowers, tractors, trucks and other grounds equipment.
• Collect and dispose of litter and waste materials and be responsible for projects and areas as assigned by Director.
• Account for tree evaluations and overall health of campus trees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, strong human relations and customer service abilities, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the following State and Federal regulations: OSHA, EPA, MSDS
• Interaction with: University faculty & staff, Students, and Local community members, vendors, and visitors.
• Proficient computer operation skills such as e-mail, word-processing, spreadsheets, electronic equipment automation, internet navigation, etc.
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift and carry 60 pounds for 50 yards.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Basic understanding of blue prints, construction, electrical, and hydraulics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Two years of experience in chemical application preferred.
• Computer knowledge is preferred.

Experience

• Three years progressively responsible experience in grounds or landscape work or college experience and/or job experience combined to equal three years.
• Knowledge of plant problems and diseases and how to treat.
• Knowledge of landscape materials, fertilizers, and chemicals is essential.

Supplemental Information

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff t at require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.