Grounds Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 15, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	009604
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Grounds Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday - 6:30am to 3:00pm Schedule may vary with Saturday and/or Sunday shifts depending on the season and the needs of the department. This position is fully onsite.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Location	FM - Grounds Management
Salary Range	$68,000 - $75,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The mission of Facilities Management is to provide a quality learning, research, and living environment for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and the community by planning, building, operating, and maintaining the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of the Grounds Landscape Maintenance Supervisor position is to perform multiple tasks/needs throughout the campus for maintaining the exterior landscape and hardscape on Campus. This includes all plantings, trees, turf, sidewalks, roadways, etc.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Position is a critical need for direct oversight of the Grounds Staff that perform the day-to-day landscape maintenance needs throughout the campus. Manage the largest group of Grounds Staff. This role will serve as the designated backup to the Grounds Superintendent when they are not available or on leave.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's Degree and four years progressive experience involving a wide variety of landscape and horticultural experience as might be gained in the development and maintenance of large parks or institutional grounds, or in managing or supervising commercial landscape enterprises or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Bachelor's Degree with a major in horticulture science, landscape design, or closely related field and four years progressive experience preferred. Experience setting mid to long-range maintenance goals and objectives and prioritizing activities and tasks and preparing alternative plans to meet changing conditions and ensure timely task accomplishment. Experience coordinating a wide variety of facility maintenance operational, diagnostic, and repair services. Knowledge and experience with computer system(s); proficient with Google, Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new programs. Effective interpersonal and comprehensive communication skills; both verbal and written; strong attention to details with ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork with coworkers, visitors, and other departments both within Facilities Management and throughout the entire campus community.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Valid Drivers license.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Current NC Pesticide License NC Landscape Contractors' License
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	01/15/2026
Posting Close Date	02/13/2026
Open Until Filled	No
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Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
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Where did you learn about this posting?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- No
- Yes
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Please indicate if you have either of the preferred Certifications/Licenses below: Current NC Pesticide License or NC Landscape Contractors' License.
- Yes - I have my current NC Pesticide License
- Yes - I have my current NC Landscape Contractors' License
- No - I am currently in the process of obtaining my NC Pesticide License
- No - I am currently in the process of obtaining my NC Landscape Contractors' License
- No - I am not in the process of obtaining either at this point.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and four years of progressive experience involving a wide variety of landscape and horticultural experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes - I have a Bachelor's Degree or higher with at least four (4) years of progressive experience
- Yes - I have an Associate's Degree with at least six (6) years of progressive experience
- Yes - I have a High School Diploma /GED with at least eight (8) years of progressive experience
- No - my education and/or experience is less than the listed equivalency statement

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Contact Information for References