Grounds Supervisor

• The UWC-USA program – a two-year experience that integrates our Academic, UWC• CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service), and Residential curricula – prepares students• to serve as catalysts for greater unity, peace, and sustainability in the world. We• support students in practicing our mission during their two years on campus and• challenge them to embody it for a lifetime.• The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for the overall care, maintenance, and• enhancement of the UWC-USA campus grounds, athletic fields, landscaping,• irrigation systems, and outdoor spaces. This is a hands-on supervisory role that• combines leadership of the grounds crew with active participation in groundskeeping• tasks. The Supervisor ensures high-quality grounds operations, manages staff• scheduling and training, and supports sustainability goals while collaborating with• other Finance and Operations teams and the broader campus community.

• Supervision & Leadership• Supervises grounds crew team members, including scheduling, training, and performance• appraisals, in cooperation with the Director of Facilities.• Oversees and assigns daily tasks; conducts staff meetings and monitors performance to• ensure quality standards.• Assists in hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary processes for grounds staff.

• Provides leadership during large campus events (e.g., Graduation, Reunion, summer• programs, housing turnover, other campus events).• Grounds & Landscaping Maintenance• Mows, trims, and waters lawns; prunes shrubs and trees; maintains flower beds, brush piles,• and compost areas.• Plans, plants, and maintains landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan.• Prepares and maintains athletic and recreational fields to ensure safe play conditions.• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as needed, in compliance with safety and• regulatory standards.• Maintains and repairs irrigation systems.• Performs snow and ice removal to ensure safe access to facilities.• Removes refuse and debris, maintaining campus cleanliness.• Facilities Support• Assists with minor repairs to walkways, parking lots, fencing, and outdoor structures.• Coordinates with maintenance and custodial staff on joint projects or urgent needs.• Supports campus safety by promptly addressing outdoor hazards.• Administrative & Budget Duties• Prepares purchase requests and orders supplies, equipment, and materials in cooperation with• the Director of Facilities.• Maintains inventory of tools, supplies, and grounds-related equipment.• Manages vendor and contractor work related to grounds, landscaping, irrigation, and snow• removal.• Helps develop department budget and track budget expenditures to ensure cost-effective• operations.• Collaboration & Communication• Works closely with all school divisions to meet campus-wide needs.• Participates in campus sustainability initiatives to help UWC-USA meet its sustainability goals• Communicates effectively with staff, students, and faculty regarding grounds-related issues.• As a member of the leadership team of the school - Participates in campus committees,• meetings and other activities• Hands-On Work• Actively participates in daily grounds tasks alongside team members.• Responds to and remedies grounds-related work orders in a timely and professional manner.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements• High School Diploma or GED.• 3–4 years of relevant groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance experience.• 1 to 2 years Supervisory experience preferred, with ability to lead, train, and evaluate staff.• Valid NM Driver's License; must be insurable by the school's insurance carrier and meet driving• criteria in school policy.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required• Demonstrated history of excellent customer service• Computer literacy (work order systems, email, purchasing systems, Google Office Suite).• Ability to operate and maintain hand tools, power equipment, irrigation systems, and small• machinery used in groundskeeping.• Knowledge of horticulture, native plants, and sustainable landscaping practices.• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize responsibilities for self and team.• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across diverse campus• constituencies.• Strong communication skills and commitment to collaborative teamwork.• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, and to enforce them with staff.• Knowledge of and ability to repair grounds equipment to keep it working in a safe condition.• Knowledge of Basic Plumbing, heating, and electrical.• Preferred / Nice to Have• Herbicide/Pesticide applicator licenses.• Irrigation technician certification.• Landscape maintenance, design, or installation training• OSHA or other safety certifications.

• Working Conditions• Work involves frequent lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and reaching, often• outdoors in all weather conditions.• Moderate to heavy physical activity required, including handling objects up to 75 lbs.• Requires standing, kneeling and/or walking for extended periods of time (7+ hours per day).• Exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, odors, loud noise, and potential hazards requires adherence to• safety protocols.• Environmental & Chemical Exposure:• The employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental and chemical hazards in the course of• duties, including:• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold, heat, etc• Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers used in grounds maintenance.• Fuels, oils, solvents, and cleaning agents used in equipment maintenance.• Sanitary sewer, wastewater, or storm drainage that may contain biological, chemical or other• contaminants.• Dust, fumes, and airborne particulates during mowing, trimming, debris removal, etc.• Appropriate PPE (such as gloves, respirators, eye protection, and chemical-resistant clothing)• must be used. All work must comply with OSHA standards, product Safety Data Sheets (SDS),• and UWC-USA's Health & Safety policies.• On-call rotation required; must be available to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.