Grounds Manager

The Hill School Mission :   The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Position Summary

The Hill School seeks a highly skilled and experienced Grounds Manager to lead the stewardship of our historic and dynamic campus. This is a leadership role for an expert in horticulture, landscape design, and construction management who thrives on delivering excellence. The Grounds Manager will oversee the care, safety, and continual enhancement of the school's outdoor spaces, ensuring they reflect the highest standards of beauty, functionality, and sustainability.

The successful candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, proven project management ability, and a strong leadership presence to inspire and guide a dedicated team. this role requires a proactive professional with exceptional judgement the ability to manage complex projects, and a passion for creating and maintaining outdoor environments that enrich the campus community.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise groundskeeping staff, setting high performance expectations and fostering professional growth.
• Conduct detailed inspections of campus landscapes and systems, developing innovative improvement plans aligned with best practices in grounds management.
• Direct and manage landscaping projects, such as planting trees and shrubs, installing and maintaining irrigation systems, and designing and implementing new outdoor features.
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of all groundskeeping equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers, and hand tools.
• Oversee the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, ensuring best practices in environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the grounds, including trash removal, leaf blowing, and snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as maintenance and facilities, to ensure the proper functioning of outdoor amenities and address any issues or repairs in a timely manner.
• Develop and manage the groundskeeping budget, including forecasting expenses, sourcing materials, and evaluating cost-saving opportunities.
• Stay current on industry innovations, sustainability practices and emerging technologies to continually elevate the school's outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

In addition to the above qualifications, the candidate must :

Attitude and Demeanor

Position is contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks, including criminal history background checks, fingerprint-based background checks, reference checks, employment history checks, and educational background checks, upon hire and during the course of your employment, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with the School's policies regarding employment eligibility.