Assistant Grounds Supervisor

About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine University  is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.

SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Grounds Supervisor and the Office of Facilities Management to oversee the daily workflow of all seasons.
• Partner with leadership to identify talent gaps, assign work orders, and maintain weekly grounds keeping schedules.
• Ensure the proper, safe, and efficient use of materials, equipment, and vehicles belonging to the University Grounds Department.
• Maintain and perform PM Maintenance on Grounds equipment.
• Demonstrate proper safety and procedures in the use of equipment and shop organization in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain any necessary credentials for the position, such as pesticide application certification.
• Select the proper supplies and equipment for campus landscaping.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and clean Grounds equipment and shop.
• Must be able to work and interact positively within a diverse, multi-cultural environment, and communicate with all members of the campus community in a professional and respectful manner.
• Must be able to work professionally both individually and in a team setting.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Grounds Supervisor relating to plant beds, turf maintenance, athletics fields, trash, leaves, road/sidewalk maintenance, and snow and/or ice removal, etc.
• Work 40 hours per week. During weather events, be prepared to work additional hours.
• Be temporarily assigned to other Facilities Management areas as needed.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of lawn maintenance equipment and ability to operate lawn mowers, string trimmers, etc. Applicant must possess a valid driver's license and have an MVR that passes the criteria set by our insurance carriers.  Must be able to utilize a computer, be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and be capable of learning campus software systems.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or general labor is helpful but not required
• Willingness to learn and ability to perform the physical demands of the position required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and willingness to learn about campus trees, plants, grasses, flowers, etc. As well as proper care of athletic fields in accordance with NCAA standards.

Physical and Working Conditions:

• Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and grounds department equipment. 
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions, allergies, plant poisons, and insects. 
• May occasionally need to lift heavy items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.