Lead Grounds Supervisor – Campus Landscaping & Tree Care

Presidio-Graduate-School; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Redlands is seeking a Lead Groundworker to supervise a team of up to 12 grounds crew members and perform hands-on grounds maintenance for campus landscapes. The role involves mowing, pruning, tree care, irrigation management, and event setup.

You will balance leadership duties with physical outdoor work across 160 acres and must meet safety and DMV requirements. This full-time, non-exempt position requires 3+ years of supervisory grounds experience, knowledge of turf and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years grounds/landscaping experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Basic knowledge of turf care, ornamental plantings, and seasonal bed maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of tree care and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of landscape equipment, including ride-on mowers.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and troubleshooting.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; must pass DMV/background check.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct daily work of up to 12 grounds crew members.
• Train and mentor crew on turf, landscape, tree care, and equipment procedures.
• Oversee mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, and seasonal bed/flower planting.
• Oversee care and maintenance of over 2,000 campus trees, including pruning and health monitoring.
• Operate ride-on mowers, tractors, and other motorized grounds equipment.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot irrigation systems.
• Coordinate grounds coverage and event setup/breakdown, including weekends.
• Enforce safety procedures, OSHA standards, and PPE use.
• Maintain equipment in safe order; coordinate repairs and maintenance.
• Track crew hours, assign tasks, report progress to Grounds Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

OSHA safety

Equipment operation

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Landscape equipment

Irrigation troubleshooting

Job description

The University of Redlands is seeking a Lead Groundworker to supervise a team of up to 12 grounds crew members and perform hands-on grounds maintenance for campus landscapes. The role involves mowing, pruning, tree care, irrigation management, and event setup.

You will balance leadership duties with physical outdoor work across 160 acres and must meet safety and DMV requirements. This full-time, non-exempt position requires 3+ years of supervisory grounds experience, knowledge of turf and