About This Role

The Assistant Landscape Services Superintendent will develop and lead the Landscape Services team to provide services to the University’s main campus, Vet Med, and other ancillary locations. This position is deemed essential and must be prepared to respond 24/7 to the needs of the University.

About Us

The role of Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Department is to provide a safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing exterior environment for the students, faculty and staff of Kansas State University.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of irrigation systems and design.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for turf maintenance.
• Ability to supervise and direct non-professional personnel in the execution of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to use skill and originality in the design of landscape/irrigation projects.
• Knowledge of the calibration, repair, maintenance, and operation of less complex electronic equipment and devices.
• Ability to read and understand electronic and electrical specifications, diagrams, and manuals and analyze wiring diagrams.
• Ability to use standard electronic test equipment and bench tools.
• Two or more years of experience supervising employees.

Other Requirements:

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• KSU Supervisory Foundation, Pillar 1: Establishing Your Supervisory Foundation is required during the initial probationary period.
• Commercial Pesticide License 3A & 3B within six months of hire.
• Back flow Certification must be completed within the first year of employment.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Online Application Form
2. Resume

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$ 42,216.00 - $ 57,000.00 Annually