Lead Groundskeeper & Projects Supervisor

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Santa Barbara seeks a Lead Groundskeeper to manage daily activities and assist with grounds maintenance. You will lead a team, oversee project work, and ensure safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in grounds maintenance and effective communication skills to work well with a diverse team. A valid driver’s license and satisfactory background check are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in grounds maintenance and installation required.
• Knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, and horticultural pest control.
• Ability to perform minor repairs on small equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor groundskeepers' daily assignments.
• Organize and conduct meetings for successful project implementation.
• Perform regular grounds maintenance as needed.

Skills

5+ years experience in grounds maintenance

Knowledge of plant care

Safe equipment use

Landscape irrigation principles

Minor repairs on equipment

Knowledge of irrigation systems

Experience with tractors and lawn mowers

Teamwork skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tractors

Lawn mowers

Chainsaws

Job description

The University of California - Santa Barbara seeks a Lead Groundskeeper to manage daily activities and assist with grounds maintenance. You will lead a team, oversee project work, and ensure safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in grounds maintenance and effective communication skills to work well with a diverse team. A valid driver’s license and satisfactory background check are required.