Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

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Brigham Young University (BYU) is the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. We strive to be among the exceptional universities in the world, devoted to faith and to our students. Our mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." Our unique mission, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact.

Along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth, our beautiful and historic campus offers an inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor – The Grounds Maintenance Lead oversees the care of 35+ acres, ensuring a neat, clean, and beautiful environment aligned with BYU and the Church mission. Responsibilities include landscaping, turf, tree, shrub, and weed maintenance, irrigation upkeep, snow removal, pest and disease reporting, and flowerbed design.

• General Cleanliness:
  Pick up litter, change garbage liners, remove illegal flyers, and clean after tasks.
• Turf Maintenance:
  Edge sidewalks and curbs, string trim, mow, clean grass clippings, report pests/disease, aerate, sod, and topdress.
• Flower Care:
  Design, plant, water, weed, deadhead flowers, identify pests/diseases, coordinate chemical applications.
• Tree & Shrub Maintenance:
  Remove leaves/weeds, apply mulch, prune ground covers, identify pests/diseases, coordinate pruning and chemical applications.
• Sprinkler Head Maintenance:
  Inspect, repair, adjust, and replace damaged heads; report valve/line issues.
• Operate Weather Trak Irrigation Controls.
• Maintain hard surfaces: weeding cracks in curbs, gutters, walks, blowing & sweeping, and reporting vandalism.
• Assist with Sweeper Operations:
  Help Heavy/Specialized Equipment Supervisor with sidewalk/road cleaning.
• Maintain Dead Plant List:
  Track plants for campus restoration.
• On‑Call Snow Removal:
  Available 24/7 during the season for snow removal and communication to ensure campus safety. Removes snow for all public pedestrian and vehicle access areas, including walks, stairs, roads, parking lots, plazas, crosswalks, and ADA areas.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with other snow removal teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinate Events:
  Work with Special Events Supervisor to support activities in the work area.
• Manage Employee Records:
  Use Workday for approving time, hiring, raises, and terminations.
• Train and mentor new employees.

• Schedule and perform specialized tasks such as sodding, pruning, aerating, sprinkler audits, etc.
• Report disease and breakage problems for trees and shrubs.
• Maintain flower beds, including cultivating, fertilizing, pruning, and reporting disease and pest problems.
• Coordinate Hard Surface Maintenance. Work with Hardscape Specialist to submit service requests for heavily weeded areas that need spraying.
• Equipment Care:
  Perform regular maintenance on all equipment, maintain tool inventory, and perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
• Teach safety to employees, ensure safe workplace practices and provide necessary safety equipment.
• On‑Call Snow Removal (24/7) covering all public pedestrian and vehicle access areas, including trails and athletic fields.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with other snow removal teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new hires, lower‑level employees, and other shop employees.
• Train and mentor Grounds Maintenance Specialists I.

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• 2+ years grounds maintenance experience and leading a staff of a minimum of 8+ employees.
• Pass a post‑offer physical exam.
• Demonstrate strong supervising, mentoring, and training skills.
• Hold a valid Driving Medical Certificate.
• Work courteously with university employees and visitors.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Adhere to the University's Honor Code and grooming standards.
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