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Grounds Supervisor
Athens, OH
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Posted: | 04/05/2026 |
| Application Due: | 04/20/2026 |
| Salary: | $58,972 - $78,139 per year |
Business Title
Grounds Supervisor
Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: Current resume, Cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.
This is an in-person position located on the Athens campus.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016305T
Department Summary
Supervise the day-to-day operations of groundskeepers at Facilities Management.
Duties include:
Direct, manage, and lead the overall operation of the groundskeeping staff for assigned areas.Evaluate, develop, and implement necessary cultural practices for turf, woody material, and trees throughout the assigned area.Accountable for training, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and technical expertise of staff.Comply with all laws, University policies and procedures, safety regulations, and Collective Bargaining agreement.Manage and maintain records and data entry related to payroll and work orders for assigned employees. All other duties as may be assigned.The position will oversee 5 to 15 full-time bargaining unit employees and up to 5 student employees. A successful candidate must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License.
Position Profile
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and performs landscaping activities on campus. Includes gardening, planting, landscape and grounds maintenance, erosion, and pest control. Ensures the upkeep and functionality of grounds to provide a conducive and safe environment for students, staff, and faculty.
Level Summary
Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area's operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit's operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources.
Problem Solving
Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions.
Independence of Action
Acts independently, with consultation with senior management.
Communication and Collaboration
Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across University.
Physical Requirements
This role requires a range of physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, pulling, and performing repetitive tasks with both hands, including overhead work. Normal (or correctable) vision and hearing are required, and certain positions may also require color vision and a functional sense of smell.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
In lieu of Bachelor's degree the following education/experience will also be considered:
Grounds Maintenance
Pay Rate: The target salary range for this position is Pay Grade 18 - $58,972 to $78,139, commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity. RELOCATION allowance or SIGN-ON BONUS of up to 10% of the base salary may also be available! Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
18
Pay Range
$58,972.00-$98,125.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment
Job Family
Facilities & Operations
Job Sub Family
Landscaping/Grounds
Job Level
M2
Job Open Date
04/03/2026
Posting End Date: 04/20/2026
Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Work Schedule
PN101244
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
*Evening and weekend work may be required at times.
Months
12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Travis Post (postt@ohio.edu)
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Clery Act Statistics
To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!
Grounds Supervisor
Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: Current resume, Cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.
This is an in-person position located on the Athens campus.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016305T
Department Summary
Supervise the day-to-day operations of groundskeepers at Facilities Management.
Duties include:
Direct, manage, and lead the overall operation of the groundskeeping staff for assigned areas.Evaluate, develop, and implement necessary cultural practices for turf, woody material, and trees throughout the assigned area.Accountable for training, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and technical expertise of staff.Comply with all laws, University policies and procedures, safety regulations, and Collective Bargaining agreement.Manage and maintain records and data entry related to payroll and work orders for assigned employees. All other duties as may be assigned.The position will oversee 5 to 15 full-time bargaining unit employees and up to 5 student employees. A successful candidate must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License.
Position Profile
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and performs landscaping activities on campus. Includes gardening, planting, landscape and grounds maintenance, erosion, and pest control. Ensures the upkeep and functionality of grounds to provide a conducive and safe environment for students, staff, and faculty.
Level Summary
Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area's operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit's operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources.
Problem Solving
Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions.
Independence of Action
Acts independently, with consultation with senior management.
Communication and Collaboration
Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across University.
Physical Requirements
This role requires a range of physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, pulling, and performing repetitive tasks with both hands, including overhead work. Normal (or correctable) vision and hearing are required, and certain positions may also require color vision and a functional sense of smell.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
In lieu of Bachelor's degree the following education/experience will also be considered:
- High School Diploma or GED plus 9 years of related experience.
- Associate's Degree plus 7 years of related experience.
Grounds Maintenance
Pay Rate: The target salary range for this position is Pay Grade 18 - $58,972 to $78,139, commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity. RELOCATION allowance or SIGN-ON BONUS of up to 10% of the base salary may also be available! Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
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Pay Grade18
Pay Range
$58,972.00-$98,125.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment
Job Family
Facilities & Operations
Job Sub Family
Landscaping/Grounds
Job Level
M2
Job Open Date
04/03/2026
Posting End Date: 04/20/2026
Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Work Schedule
PN101244
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
*Evening and weekend work may be required at times.
Months
12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Travis Post (postt@ohio.edu)
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Clery Act Statistics
To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!
