Campus Grounds Supervisor
Listed on 2026-01-08
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Management
Program / Project Manager
Covenant College
Campus Grounds Supervisor
Be part of a team shaping biblically grounded men and women for extraordinary callings in ordinary places. At Covenant College, our work is rooted in Reformed theology and a commitment to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God.
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Job TitleCampus Grounds Supervisor
Reports toAssistant Director of Facilities Management
ClassificationFull‑time, Exempt
SummaryThe Campus Grounds Supervisor reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Management to manage the operations and performance of the entire campus grounds, which include the main campus, athletic fields, and cross‑country trails, and for timely campus inclement weather response as needed. The position is responsible for providing high quality campus grounds experience to the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Manage, develop, and motivate staff. Completing timely communication of performance evaluations. Inspecting the quality of work expected to be completed.
- Ensure campus needs are met, and all work practices remain consistent with all safety, quality, and department policy expectations.
- Conduct training, inspect work products and procedures, track, and approve time.
- Ensure the department's full participation in the electronic work‑request and preventative maintenance system in order to achieve appropriate performance metrics of the Grounds department staff, workload, and budget.
- Work with the Assistant Director to plan ground renewal projects by evaluating campus landscapes and turf for improvement opportunities in quality, vitality, and aesthetic beauty.
- Watch for long‑term care issues as they relate to campus landscapes, turf, shrubs, and trees (e.g., disease, erosion, rot, pests).
- Maintenance of the department's MSDS information.
- Participate in the development of the safety and emergency response plan for inclement weather, particularly for winter storms.
- Maintain a safe and orderly shop work area, and work sites around campus.
- Identify and ensure the use of proper personal protective equipment and proper procedure in all chemical handling, confined space entry, and fire/explosion hazards within the department.
- Responding to needs for outdoor campus events.
- Maintenance schedule conflicts and problematic grounds conditions.
- Manage contracts with outside vendors.
- Evaluate and approve requisitions, track supplies and materials, and keep the department within budget.
- Work with the Assistant Director to develop annual grounds budgets and goals, assessing progress periodically.
- Plan reclamation and development projects for improving safety function, visibility, and scenic vistas.
- Ensure all maintenance and project areas remain tidy and track all work to be completed.
- Ability to use workplace technologies and quickly learn, adapt to, and effectively navigate new software, systems, and digital tools.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
- Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
- Self‑motivated with the…
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