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Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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Job Title	Grounds Team Lead
Requisition Number	RE54372
Working Title
Department Name	3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds Services
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	40
Salary Range	$15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion; Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; Loud noises; Cuts/punctures; Outdoor temperatures and weather extremes.
Shift	3:15pm-12:00am, Tuesday-Saturday Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational and weather-related factors and may require night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary	In support of the Grounds Supervisor and Department Management, the Grounds Team Lead: maintains an area of land for aesthetic or functional purposes performs all aspects of grounds turf maintenance, including: mowing trimming edging weed control and removal seeding fertilizing grounds clean-up leaf removal ensures proper utilization of grounds keeping equipment, including implements and vehicles, such as: mowers lawn mowers tractors string trimmers edger rotary brushes rakes leaf blowers shovels sprinklers garden tools pressure washers, or truck mounted watering equipment performs minor pruning of tree limbs, shrubbery, and bushes maintains grounds and landscaping equipment in a safe operating condition maintains campus landscaping, gardens or sporting venues (and their vegetation where appropriate) for appearance and functionality, including trimming during plant installations, installs and maintains landscaped areas, including mulching, planting, and watering flower gardens applies environmentally appropriate weed and pest control maintains, improves, and ensures general upkeep of grounds, or designated venues, including garages secures litter and empties trash in designated area(s) ensures litter-free Campus grounds maintains and cleans University parking garages and stairwells, as assigned performs new and/or temporary grounds services requirements as required by the customer and as authorized by department management In addition, the Grounds Team Lead: supports the Grounds Supervisor in providing direction and oversight of team members in their successful completion of daily tasks ensures assigned work schedules and grounds services are maintained by staff and job duties completed in a safe, accurate, efficient, and timely manner on a daily basis in the absence of staff, ensures all assigned client areas are covered by recommending to the Grounds Supervisor any adjustments to schedules as needed may be required to intervene in responding to customer concerns as they arise resolves service issues with customers in conjunction with department management and implements solutions as directed may provide input to supervisor regarding individual employee performance and accountability during corrective actions or performance evaluations stays informed of current technology trends and learns new technologies as they are developed strives for continuous improvement in all activities and work performance Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS Previous lawn care and landscape experience; Ability to operate groundskeeping and landscaping (light or heavy) equipment; and Ability to operate motor vehicles and equipment: car, truck, mowers, and trimmers — Preferred Driver’s License — Preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	High School + 4 Years
Deadline to Apply	05/18/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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* Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.
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* Describe what "teamwork" means to you.
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* Describe what motivates you.
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* How many years of experience do you have safely operating and providing routine maintenance for grounds equipment?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
* Which statement most adequately describes your analytical skills. 1=None. 2=Very Limited. Information for analysis comes from other sources. 3=Moderate. Develop means of collecting data and receive data from other sources. 4=Extensive. Hands on. Coordinates, computes, and monitors all areas of the information being sought.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
* The essential job functions of this position require you to: work in a fast-paced environment; stand/walk for extended periods of time; lift, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds; and occasionally work at heights above four feet; work in confined spaces; work with exposure to loud noises,work with extreme temperatures, as well as work with hazardous chemicals and fumes. Can you perform these responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No

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