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Posted June 08, 2026

Grounds Supervisor

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 285117160

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Grounds Supervisor
Requisition Number RE54402
Working Title
Department Name 3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 42
Salary Range $17.41-27.87/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

AA
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Required Related Experience

5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods ;Repetitive Motion.

May work at various locations on the University Campus and transport materials and/or equipment to/from such locations.

May be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes while on-the-job as well as when traveling to/from job site(s).
Shift
7:00am – 3:45pm (Monday – Friday)*

*Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies,
and crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s)
response.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Grounds Manager, this position:
  • Oversees sustainable grounds maintenance and landscaping for the University of Kentucky – Lexington Campus
  • Leads in a manner consistent with the best in environmental and sustainable practices
  • Collaborates in the development and implementation of the Campus Landscape Plan
  • Ensures the safe function and aesthetic standard of an urban campus with extensive turf areas
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Central Kentucky plant selection, landscape design and horticulture
  • Coordinates work with contractors and vendors, as required;
  • Ensures lawns, gardens, athletic areas, and plant displays are attractive and healthy
  • Coordinates grounds maintenance and landscape staff who mow lawns, irrigate planting beds, plant and spray, trim shrubs and hedges, eradicate weeds, clear sidewalks, drives, and parking areas, remove rubbish, control insects, operate greenhouses, and perform other outdoor maintenance tasks
  • Performs regular daily inspections of assigned grounds and facilities
  • Develops and implements a system whereby staff, students, and visitors can report needs for repair or other consideration
  • Ensures a beautiful, safe, and welcoming campus for all users, throughout the year


In addition, the Grounds Supervisor:
  • Directly supervises assigned Grounds staff in all aspects of grounds, landscape, and turf maintenance providing sufficient coverage for facilities operations
  • Encourages staff to maintain personally challenging achievement goals and to exert effort toward mastering tasks
  • Proactively assists direct reports in reaching and obtaining their goals and objectives
  • Promotes teamwork and a positive work environment;
  • Monitors cost center allocations
  • obtains and reviews relevant cost information, constraints, compliance to ensure overall quality, and cost containment
  • Models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers
  • Demonstrates a Safety First Commitment
  • Ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operations
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS
Demonstrated experience in environmental and sustainable grounds and
landscape maintenance; Knowledge of the safe function and aesthetic
standard of an urban campus with extensive turf areas; Snow removal;
Turfgrass; Irrigation; Basic mechanical aptitude; and Operation of grounds
maintenance equipment.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
High School + 7 Years
Technical Diploma + 6 Years
Associate’s Degree + 5 Years
Valid Kentucky Driver’s License preferred
KY Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License — preferred (or the ability to
obtain within one year of employment).
Certified Grounds Technician (CGT) — Highly Preferred
Deadline to Apply 06/12/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Describe your experience with improving your organization's, department's or team's processes or procedures to meet or exceed organizational goals.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * What motivates you to do your best?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Describe your leadership philosophy and provide an example of a time when you were especially proactive in carrying out leadership responsibilities.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Describe a situation in which you worked to resolve a conflict or performance gap and the outcome.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * The essential functions of this position requires: Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Performing repetitive motion tasks. May work at various locations on the University Campus and transport materials and/or equipment to/from such locations. May be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes while on-the-job as well as when traveling to/from job site(s). Participates in continuous snow and ice control/removal during winter weather events. Are you able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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