Manager of Ground Maintenance

Join our St. Ambrose University community, dedicated to excellence in education, service and campus life. Our campus offers a picturesque setting, featuring lush green spaces, gardens, and architectural landmarks. We are committed to maintaining a beautiful and sustainable environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Manager of Ground Maintenance to oversee the maintenance and enhancement of our university campus grounds. In this role, you will lead a team of dedicated groundskeepers, ensuring that our outdoor spaces are impeccably maintained to create a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the grounds keeping team. Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of campus grounds, including lawns, gardens, and hardscape areas including all snow removal coordination. Coordinate mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control activities to ensure optimal health and appearance of vegetation. Guide ground crew with athletic fields when necessary.
• Assist with managing budgets for grounds keeping operations, equipment purchase, and capital projects. Monitor expenses, track inventory, and implement cost saving measures while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders, landscape architects, and environmental specialist to develop and implement plans or landscape design, enhancement projects, and sustainability initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices in grounds keeping operations. Conduct regular inspections of work sites, equipment, and facilities to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with university departments, student organizations, and community partners to support campus events and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum 3 years full-time experience managing work staff; or related associate's degree plus a minimum of 5 years full-time experience in management/grounds keeping; or a minimum of 10 years full-time experience in grounds keeping or management of skilled and entrance level employees.
• Must have a pesticide applicator's license.
• Experience in turf management and/or athletic field management a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in operating grounds keeping equipment, irrigation systems, and landscape management software.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO, and tuition remission.
• Opportunities for professional development, and training.
• Access to campus amenities, cultural events, and recreational facilities.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about creating and maintaining vibrant outdoor spaces in a dynamic university setting, we invite you to apply for the Manager of Grounds Maintenance position. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references though our online application portal at . Position is open until filled. St. Ambrose actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups. EOE