Grounds Supervisor

Sylvania; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an experienced Grounds Supervisor to lead the district’s grounds team and ensure safe, well-maintained outdoor spaces for students and staff.

The role oversees daily operations, coordinates with outside contractors, maintains athletic fields, and supports irrigation, safety, and seasonal tasks. A valid driver’s license and flexibility for weather events are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Supervise grounds staff.
• Knowledge of maintenance, management, and school safety.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• 3+ years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, facilities maintenance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, grounds maintenance practices, and landscape equipment.
• Experience operating and maintaining lawn and groundskeeping equipment.
• Experience managing employee performance, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Availability to work Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM, with weather-related flexibility and snow removal operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Groundskeepers and oversee daily work assignments.
• Coordinate and monitor grounds-related subcontractors to ensure quality service delivery.
• Ensure all athletic field needs are met for district sports in coordination with the Athletic Director.
• Conduct daily inspection of completed work and identify service gaps or operational needs.
• Assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, and seasonal cleanup.
• Support irrigation system operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Plan and coordinate snow removal activities, staffing, equipment readiness, and contractor support.
• Inspect district-wide grounds to identify safety concerns and maintenance needs.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Team supervision

Outdoor work aptitude

Physical stamina

Communication

Tools

Lawn equipment (mowers, tractors)

Irrigation knowledge

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Minimum experience as determined by the board
• 2. Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of grounds staff
• 3. Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and management, and school safety
• 4. Require criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• 5. 3+ years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, facilities maintenance, or a related field.
• 6. Working knowledge of irrigation systems, grounds maintenance practices, and landscape equipment.
• 7. Experience operating and maintaining lawn and groundskeeping equipment.
• 8. Experience managing employee performance, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• 9. Valid driver's license.
• 10. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• 11. Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• 12. Availability to work Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM, with flexibility for weather-related events and snow removal operations.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Facilities

SUPERVISES:

All grounds keeping staff

JOB GOAL:

To provide students and staff with a physical environment that is healthy, safe and efficiently operated.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Supervise and support a team of Groundskeepers and oversee daily work assignments
• 2. Coordinate and monitor grounds-related subcontractors to ensure quality service delivery
• 3. Ensure all athletic field needs are met for all district wide sports in coordination with the Athletic Director
• 4. Conduct daily inspection of complete work and identify service gaps or operational needs.
• 5. Assist with grounds maintenance activities as needed, including mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, and seasonal cleanup.
• 6. Support irrigation system operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• 7. Plan and coordinate snow removal activities, staffing, equipment readiness, and contractor support.
• 8. Inspect district wide grounds regularly to identify safety concerns, maintenance needs, or landscaping improvements.
• 9. Ensure grounds operations meet district expectations and contractual requirements
• 10. Train, coach and develop employees while addressing performance and disciplinary matter with Director of Facilities when necessary.
• 11. Operate and oversee the use of groundskeeping equipment, lawn mowers, tractors, utility vehicles and related tools.
• 12. Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and materials as needed.
• 13. Utilize work order system to communicate updates and track operational performance.
• 14. Collaborate with Aramark leadership to maintain a high-quality district wide environment.
• 15. Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• 16. Perform tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling, removing ice, etc.
• 17. Oversee setting up and breaking down furnishings for school related events and testing
• 18. Assisting the Maintenance department as needed
• 19. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities