Supervisor of Roads and Grounds Job at Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL

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  • Moraine Valley Community College
  • Palos Hills, IL

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Operations, the Supervisor of Roads and Grounds serves as head landscaper, and working supervisor of Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel. The Supervisor of Roads and Grounds coordinates the maintenance activities of campus landscaping, parking areas, secondary roads, walkways, traffic control signs, athletic fields, snow removal, trash and rubbish removal, and maintenance of college vehicles.
The Supervisor of Roads and Grounds is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Lead and assist Grounds crew in providing attractive and clean campus grounds, creating a campus environment that is comfortable and welcoming to students, staff and visitors.

2. Schedule, assign and supervise Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel engaged in:

  • landscaping, pruning, vegetation control and plantings
  • maintenance and repair of walkways, secondary roads and athletic fields
  • trash and rubbish removal
  • snow removal and maintenance of college vehicles

3. Plan and manage the maintenance of athletic fields within established budgetary limits, including game fields, practice fields, softball, baseball, and tennis courts.

4. Establish work schedules and inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and standards.

5. In conjunction with the Director of Campus Operations, develop campus ornamental landscape plans and provide for maintenance, replacement and new plantings on campus.

6. Inspect campus and observe activities for potentially unsafe conditions, take appropriate action to correct condition and report safety hazard to Director.

7. Maintain inventory of tools, supplies and equipment and meet with vendors regarding product specifications and new products

8. Operate campus vehicles and equipment as necessary to assist with the completion of projects

9. Train employees on the use of equipment; and train and enforce work and safety regulations.

10. Assist in the investigation of accidents involving roads and grounds personnel; prepare accident, injury, and damage reports.

11. Coordinates contractors working on Roads & Grounds projects. Assists with the solicitation of project quotes.

12. Supervisory responsibilities and other duties as assigned.



Education/Experience

  • Minimum Requirements: Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field and/or (10) years of experience in grounds/nursery including lawn maintenance chemicals and equipment.
  • Three (3) or more years supervisory experience required, preferably grounds-related.
  • Current Illinois Pesticide License (applicator-turf) and a valid driver’s license to operate light and medium trucks.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.


Please indicate qualifications and experience on resume and application.



Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications above, the Supervisor of Roads and Grounds must have the ability to lead and assist Grounds crew in providing attractive and clean campus grounds, creating a campus environment that is comfortable and welcoming to students, staff and visitors; schedule, assign and supervise Grounds and Vehicle Maintenance personnel engaged in: landscaping, pruning, vegetation control and plantings; maintenance and repair of walkways, secondary roads and athletic fields; trash and rubbish removal; snow removal and maintenance of college vehicles; establish work schedules and inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and standards; inspects campus and observes activities for potentially unsafe conditions, takes appropriate action to correct condition and report safety hazard to Director; maintain inventory of tools, supplies and equipment and meet with vendors regarding product specifications and new products; enforce work and safety regulations and other duties as assigned.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus



Position Status

Full Time



Hours

General Hours
Monday – Friday
7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Plus on call as needed


On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.



Salary/Wage

$26.30-$30.00/hour



Hourly/Salary

Hourly



Benefits

Administrative Classified (A/C) position


Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life insurance; Optional life
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MVCC Tuition waiver
  • SURS Retirement plan
  • Vacation Days
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal days
  • Bereavement days
  • Tax-sheltered annuity plans



Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this FT AC position/category:

  • Benefit Highlights
  • Benefit Guide-Details


Review of Applications Begins

12/15/2025



Position Type

Support/Hourly Staff



Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SS00584P



Open Date

11/24/2025

Yes



Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please apply with complete application and resume/cover letter indicating qualifications prior to the review date.


Moraine Valley Community College
Office of Human Resources
hr@morainealley.edu
(708) 974-5704

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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