Supervisor, Grounds

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking a Supervisor, Grounds to oversee daily maintenance of campus buildings, grounds, and landscaping in Bridgeton, MO. You will coordinate assignments, supervise staff, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will monitor contractors, assist turf and irrigation tasks, oversee equipment maintenance, and enforce safety policies. Strong leadership and reliable on-call availability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field with a minimum of two years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Chemical applicators license preferred.
• On call availability 24/7.
• Occasionally works in extreme weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to hazards or physical risks.
• Work during weather emergencies is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily assignments to employees involving campus projects, operation, repair and maintenance, indoor/outdoor sanitation, turf care, and room setups.
• Monitors campus work performed by outside contractors.
• Initiates and may assist in the campus turf and irrigation operations, exterior landscape and flower beds, and implements landscape plans.
• Oversees the repair and maintenance of grounds keeping equipment.
• Provides safety training and instruction to personnel on all equipment and supplies utilized in the performance of duties.
• Explains and enforces College policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.
• Serves as Acting Manager, Facilities in manager’s absence.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Safety training

Budget input

Communication

Education

Associate degree

2+ years experience

Job description

The Supervisor, Grounds performs duties necessary to supervise and perform daily operational maintenance activities of the buildings, grounds, and landscaping of the campus.

• Coordinates daily assignments to employees involving campus projects, operation, repair and maintenance, indoor/outdoor sanitation, turf care, and room setups


• Monitors campus work performed by outside contractors


• Initiates and may assist in the campus turf and irrigation operations, exterior landscape and flower beds, and implements landscape plans


• Oversees the repair and maintenance of grounds keeping equipment


• Provides safety training and instruction to personnel on all equipment and supplies utilized in the performance of duties


• Provides input to Manager, Facilities regarding the department budget and possible need for overtime, and monitors expenditures throughout the year


• Explains and enforces College policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations


• Serves as Acting Manager, Facilities in manager’s absence


• Additional duties as assigne

• Associate degree in a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience


• Valid driver’s license and insurance


• Chemical applicators license preferre


• On call availability 24/7


• Occasionally works in extreme weather conditions


• Occasionally exposed to hazards or physical risks


• Work during weather emergencies is required

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance such as lifting and carrying equipment weighing 50 pounds or more


• Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, and reach


• Regularly required to use manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools, machinery, and equipment


• Occasionally required to work on ladders at heights up to 25'