Tree Care Lead: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Nevada System of Higher Education; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition discounts

Wellness programs

RebelCard discounts

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a Grounds Maintenance Worker 5 in Grounds Services (Tree Crew) within Facilities Management. The role leads a crew, plans work, coordinates with campus stakeholders, and ensures high standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities include training, supervising, paperwork, and maintaining equipment while supporting campus events and operations with minimal disruption.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience providing grounds maintenance service including landscape, garden, or greenhouse maintenance; OR one year of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker IV in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of Grounds Maintenance Worker 2s focused on tree maintenance across the UNLV campus.
• Plan and schedule work with a systematic approach to ensure all areas are covered.
• Coordinate with supervisors, trades, or departments to avoid disruptions during events and classes.
• Provide hands-on training to new crew members and serve as primary trainer.
• Conduct quality control inspections and maintain PPE inventory and procurement.
• Manage paperwork for work orders and Workday, and track evaluations.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Crew leadership

Safety PPE compliance

Communication

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a Grounds Maintenance Worker 5 in Grounds Services (Tree Crew) within Facilities Management. The role leads a crew, plans work, coordinates with campus stakeholders, and ensures high standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities include training, supervising, paperwork, and maintaining equipment while supporting campus events and operations with minimal disruption.