Grounds Supervisor, Biddeford Campus

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The Supervisor of Grounds – Biddeford Campus oversees all aspects of campus grounds operations, including landscaping, snow removal, stormwater management, and event support. This position manages a team of approximately eight staff and supports the University’s mission by maintaining a safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or related field.

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one‑of‑a‑kind study‑abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands‑on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges.

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits: UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners; tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full‑time service; 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full‑time service.

• Supervises approximately eight groundskeepers, including an assistant lead, ensuring coverage and quality across 250 acres of serviceable grounds.
• Oversees hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Promotes a positive, safety‑focused team culture.

• Directs daily, seasonal, and special event grounds operations.
• Develops and maintains work schedules and standards of quality and productivity.
• Oversees the use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders and preventive maintenance.
• Evaluates contractor performance and determines when to outsource services.

• Assists in developing and managing the annual operating budget.
• Purchases supplies, materials, and equipment; maintains accurate inventory and ensures proper maintenance.
• Reviews and approves timecards and overtime requests.

• Ensures all employees receive and comply with safety training, including equipment use and chemical handling.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensures compliance with OSHA and UNE safety policies.
• Oversees stormwater management inspections, vendor coordination, and reporting.

• Coordinates with Facilities Management, Housekeeping, Athletics, Conferences, Human Resources, and other departments.
• Represents UNE at professional development meetings and APPA events.

• Performs or oversees small construction and repair tasks as needed.
• Participates in emergency response and snow operations, including nights and weekends as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or related field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Demonstrated experience managing 20+ acres of landscaped and athletic grounds or equivalent institutional property.
• Proven experience in budget development and cost tracking for grounds operations and materials.
• Proficiency in operation and maintenance of commercial landscaping and snow removal equipment.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Experience implementing integrated pest management (IPM) and sustainable landscaping practices.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train a staff of 8-10 employees, including annual reviews and scheduling.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance schedules and monitoring service standards across all campus areas.
• Proven record of meeting project deadlines and…