Grounds Supervisor

Louisiana State University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition exemption

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Grounds Supervisor for their Eunice campus. The role entails supervising and coordinating a grounds staff while ensuring the maintenance of approximately 100 acres of campus grounds.

The ideal candidate will oversee equipment, manage daily operations, and handle inventory control. Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary for this full-time position.

LSU offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment, making it a great place to develop your career!

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in grounds maintenance is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise grounds staff and manage daily operations.
• Maintain and oversee a fleet of vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate work assignments and manage inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Grounds maintenance

Inventory control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors

Utility vehicles

Job description

Grounds Supervisor page is loaded## Grounds Supervisorlocations: LSU - Eunicetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: May 9, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00113801## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Grounds Supervisor## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUE BA - Physical Plant Operations Maintenance (Melonie Ceaser (00009330))## Work Location:LSU - Eunice## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:The LSUE Physical Plant Department is responsible for providing a properly functioning physical facility that is clean and safe for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The role of the Grounds Supervisor is to maintain open lines of communications and receive direction from the supervisor (Director of Physical Plant and Safety Coordinator) and in turn provide supervision and leadership to the employees assigned to the Grounds Unit. In addition, the Grounds Supervisor ensures that the daily operational functions and required work assignments are properly coordinated and successfully completed on consistent and timely basis.**Examples and a summary of duties are as follows:**Supervise and coordinate grounds staff of approximately 6 individuals, caring for approximately 100 acres of grounds including but not limited to grass cutting, tree trimming, trash disposal, grounds maintenance, parking lot maintenance, beautification improvements and maintenance, setting up and breaking down stages, tables, chairs, etc., for activities such as commencement, community functions, etc.Oversee the service/maintain a fleet of approximately 50 automobiles, trucks, buses, utility vehicles, tractors, lawn mowers, and other equipment.Approve, schedule and maintain employee’s leave, time and attendance records, equipment records, inventory control of movable equipment, facilitate hands on and on line trainings for employees etc.Purchase and issue to subordinates the necessary products, supplies, parts, etc., needed to maintain the baseball field, flower beds, campus lawns, trees, tractors, implements, vehicles, etc.Monitor and control incoming and outgoing of fuel, oil, chemicals and other supplies & materials needed for operations of the campus.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Plant and Safety Coordinator.## Additional Job Description:## Competencies:None## Special Instructions:All applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, copies of official transcript(s), and three references including name, phone number, and e-mail address. Please attach all documents under the Resume/CV section of your application.## Posting Date:March 9, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):May 9, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## **LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**## HCM Contact Information:Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at [e-mail] includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. 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