Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Grounds Supervisor
Division Division of Finance & Administration
Department Facilities Management Department
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Non-Exempt
Pay Range 07
Salary Range $37,543 - $49,807 / year
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
Under general supervision, supervises groundskeepers performing manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Job Duties

• Determines work priorities, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews work; trains subordinate personnel.
• Supervises grounds maintenance activities, including cultivating, planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, mowing, and/or pruning lawns, gardens, shrubs, and trees.
• Directs the removal of trash and debris from assigned areas.
• Supervises and performs the removal of snow and ice from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spreads salt, sand, and de-icers to prevent slipping.
• Prepares and maintains written reports and records.
• Ensures adequate supplies, materials, and equipment are maintained in the department.
• Ensures the operational readiness and safety of equipment such as mowers, tillers, sweepers, snow blowers, edgers, shovels, and small vehicles. Performs routine assembly, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Assists in the maintenance of outdoor fields and athletic facilities.
• Performs and demonstrates procedures for measuring, mixing, and applying fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals as instructed.
• Performs groundskeeper duties as required.

The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs.

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Experience:

• Three years in grounds keeping in a lead or supervisory capacity
• A valid Maryland Noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Certification by the State of Maryland as a pesticide and/or herbicide applicator may be required. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine their ability to perform the job.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
General knowledge of grounds maintenance practices; of the methods and techniques for cultivating, planting, mowing, and caring for lawns, gardens, shrubs, and trees; of procedures for mixing and applying pesticides and other chemicals. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the operation and proper care of assigned hand and power tools and equipment. Skill in organizing and coordinating the grounds maintenance work; in providing guidance and instruction to groundskeepers. Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively; to supervise and train groundskeepers; to operate and perform minor maintenance on assigned hand and power tools and equipment; to perform work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, buildings and facilities; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting; to work in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01567
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 04/06/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 04/20/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of groundskeeping experience do you have?
   • 0-1 year
   • 2-4 years
   • 3-5 years
   • 6+ years
2. * How many years do you have in a lead or supervisory capacity in groundskeeping?
   • 0-2
   • 3-5
   • 6+
3. * Do you have a valid Maryland driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you currently hold a certification from the State of Maryland as a pesticides and/or herbicides applicator? If so, please provide a copy of it with your application.
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Diversity In Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Insight to Diversity
6. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Certification
3. License
4. Supporting Document
5. Reference Letter