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GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2026

About the role

Position Title: GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA, FLORIDA

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Grounds Superintendent provides leadership/ direction for a multi-faceted operation within grounds department. The focus of this job: work hands-on in leading, instructing, and educating various team members, emphasizing good grounds practices, and provide quality landscape, hardscape, turf, tree, shrubbery management as well as grounds equipment maintenance. Be disciplined and motivated to take stewardship of work responsibilities and remain organized. Coordinate with team leaders on projects and special events in a teamwork environment. Provide support to maintenance management operations as requested by Unit Director.

Responsibilities

Properly train staff in operational procedures for operations
Ensure Quality Assurance of work performed through recorded Q/A system and frequent inspections of team as work is performed
Train team/ staff in proper methods, protocol for grounds using SOP’s (development may be required)
Ability to work in field under extreme weather conditions, approximate work load 70% field work 30% administrative
Control expenses within the scope of responsibility
Provide weekly operating reports to Grounds Manager/ Facility Director
Responsible for productivity and staffing that is appropriate to achieved results as outlined by Grounds Manager and Unit Director
Conduct and assist in interviewing, hiring and progressive counseling/ coaching
Maintain and support client satisfaction to ensure account retention
Assist in customizing programs to meet client’s unique needs as required
Training; Stay current with all requirements of job/ licenses and or certifications
Train for safety compliance, operational procedures, and company policies
Compliance, ensure compliance with SSC Compass, local, state and federal requirements which may include record keeping, training, or license/ certifications Inclusive of SDS, pesticide records
Maintain logs for equipment maintenance and repairs
Manage inventory levels for grounds supplies and insure proper purchasing procedures are followed

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's Degree, or 5-10 years of experience in Grounds Management
Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures
Excellent communication with senior client & internal staff
Knowledge of trees, shrubs, plants, woody ornamentals, grasses, vines, and ground covers
Comprehension of landscape tools, tool maintenance, handling of small equipment (weed trimmer, pruning shears, loppers, hand prunes, nursery spade, shovel and rake) and minor repairs
Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
Experience managing employees
Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
Work in inclement weather, lift, bend, stoop and occasionally pick up 50lbs
Ability to work off/ n