Lead Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor

Randolph College; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Grounds Supervisor responsible for coordinating grounds maintenance, landscaping projects, and equipment operation. The role oversees turf, shrubs, trees, and beds, and directs trash removal, snow clearance, and seasonal tasks across campus.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a pesticide applicator license within six months. Supervisory experience and driver’s license are preferred for campus operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain pesticide applicator license within 6 months of employment.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience dealing with contractors and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct grounds maintenance and gardening activities.
• Maintain turf, shrubs, trees, and flowerbeds; perform mowing, edging, weeding, fertilizing, and watering.
• Oversee trash removal and campus disposal services; monitor snow and ice control operations.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment (mowers, weed eaters, edgers, trucks, tractors).
• Manage purchases of mulch, fertilizer, plants, and chemicals; coordinate with external contractors.

Skills

Effective communicator

Planning & organizing

Equipment maintenance

Safety oriented

Tools knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pesticide applicator license (within 6 months)

Tools

Lawn mowers

Weed eaters

Edgers

Tractors

Job description

Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Grounds Supervisor responsible for coordinating grounds maintenance, landscaping projects, and equipment operation. The role oversees turf, shrubs, trees, and beds, and directs trash removal, snow clearance, and seasonal tasks across campus.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a pesticide applicator license within six months. Supervisory experience and driver’s license are preferred for campus operations.