Lead Groundskeeper

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a Lead Groundskeeper to oversee the care of campus grounds, landscaped areas, recreational spaces, and athletic fields while coordinating the daily work of grounds personnel.

This leadership role focuses on outdoor supervision, scheduling, safety compliance, and collaboration with Athletics to support campus programs, events, and activities with flexible evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and two years of related experience, OR four years total experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates Grounds staff and projects, schedules, trains, leads the team.
• Assists in planning snow removal and assigns snow operations personnel.
• Maintains records on employees, equipment, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborates with Athletics to support their programs.
• Oversees operation and maintenance of tractors, trucks, and equipment; ensures safety and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports field maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Landscape practices

Resource organization

Equipment operation

Follow procedures

Flexible shifts

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Lead Groundskeeper

Salary: $37,761.00 - $44,425.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff

Job Number: FY2706722

Closing: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University offers the opportunity to play a visiblerole in maintaining the beauty, safety, and functionality of avibrant university campus. In this leadership position, you willoversee the care of campus grounds, landscaped areas, recreationalspaces, and athletic fields while coordinating the daily work ofgrounds personnel. Your contributions will directly support theexperience of students, employees, and visitors who use and enjoythese spaces every day.

This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy leading teams,working outdoors, and seeing the tangible results of their efforts.UVU provides a collaborative and mission-driven environment whereemployees are empowered to take ownership of their work, developtheir skills, and make a lasting impact on the campus community.Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends as needed,offers the opportunity to support a wide range of campus activitiesand events.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of Grounds staff inlandscape projects, including work schedules, training, andleadership. Recommends actions to resolve problems related tolandscape projects and develops ways to improve the scope andquality of services. Plans and supervises the activities of a teamof Groundskeepers.
• Assists in planning snow removal operations and makes personnelassignments for operating snow removal equipment.
• Implements record-keeping procedures and manages applicabledepartment records on employees, equipment, and maintenanceactivities.
• Collaborates and works with the Athletics Department toaccommodate the needs of their programs.
• Oversees the operations and maintenance of light and heavytractors, trucks, and stationary equipment. Ensures thatGroundskeepers follow all safety policies and procedures and thatstaff are fully trained in all phases of Grounds operations andmaintenance.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate'sdegree and two years of experience related to the Summary ofDuties; Or any combination of education and experience related tothe Summary of Duties totaling four years.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

For Example:

• An associate degree in a related field from an accreditedinstitution and two years of related professional experience, AND avalid driver's license.
• OR a bachelor's degree in a related field, AND a valid driver'slicense.
• OR four years of related professional experience, AND a validdriver's license.
• OR one year of college coursework (approximately 30 semestercredits) in a related field and three years of related experience,AND a valid driver's license.
• OR two years of college coursework or an associate degree(approximately 60 semester credits) in a related field and twoyears of related experience, AND a valid driver's license.
• OR three years of college coursework (approximately 90 semestercredits) in a related field and one year of related experience, ANDa valid driver's license.
• OR any other combination of related education and experiencethat totals four years, AND a valid driver's license.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of sports field maintenance.
• Knowledge and ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of landscape, planting,pruning, mowing, weeding, etc.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishingpriorities.
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures andinstructions.
• Ability to work fluctuating shifts to accommodate gametimes.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant'squalifications and ability to perform the job without regard torace, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-relatedconditions, genetic information, or other bases protected byapplicable federal, state, or local law.