Building and Grounds Supervisor jobs in Elk Grove, CA

This position reports to the Grounds and Landscape Services (Grounds) team, part of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden (APG). The APG is part of Facilities Management and is composed of three teams that collectively hold responsibility for managing the entire campus landscape., The goals of the APG are to create a more visitor-friendly campus, transition to a more sustainable and resilient campus landscape that is adapted to our future climate, make the academic programs of UC Davis visible to campus visitors, build environmental leadership in students and community partners, engage the public in lifelong learning opportunities, and leverage campus financial and human resources.

The goals of Grounds are to create a more visitor-friendly campus by providing daily services that are effective in working towards the institutions' mission of education and research with efficiency. By prioritizing safety, Grounds completes daily maintenance tasks that create a positive first impression for the campus community. By recognizing that our work creates an environment that can be conducive, or a hindrance, to the mission of education, research, and public engagement, Grounds strives for, and reinforces excellence in its work in the landscape and its interface with the campus community and campus customers.

The APG, including the Grounds and Landscape Services team is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all campus outdoor space. This configuration leads to strong integration of sustainable strategies that merge long range planning goals with daily operations. This includes constant adaptation in Grounds maintenance in the face of climate change.