Grounds Manager

Job Description

SUMMARY : The Grounds Manager is the responsible for overseeing all functions of the grounds department.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned) :

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The primary responsibility of the Grounds Manager is to direct daily operations related to the grounds maintenance. Essential aspects of this position include :

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1. Plans, oversees and performs grounds maintenance operations. These operations include mowing, trimming, horticultural work, tree work, leaf removal, mulching, sport fields work and snow removal.

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2. Monitors grounds budget for labor hours and material purchases.

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3. Performs personnel reviews on all grounds employees.

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4. Performs  frequent grounds and sport fields inspections.

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5. Plans and monitors preventive maintenance program for all grounds related equipment.

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6. Conducts routine, frequent meetings with staff regarding grounds and sport fields operations, and special events.

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7. Ability to operate motor vehicles, lift / move equipment, materials, supplies and tools; wear protective clothing as required by work environment or government regulations.

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8. Ability to understand specifications, blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings for installation, maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.

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9. Required to follow all client, and regulatory agency policies.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

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Manage supervisors, crew leaders and hourly employees as well as tasks, equipment, supplies and records.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

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High School Diploma or GED and Supervisory Experience required.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS : \n

Demonstrate ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, ability to write simple correspondence. Also, demonstrate ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees or the organization.

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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

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Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Demonstrate ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent as well as draw and interpret bar graphs.

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REASONING ABILITY : \n

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Demonstrate ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

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A valid state driver's license.

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Must obtain Pesticide Applicator Certification / License in turf and ornamentals

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS : \n

The physical requirements for this job could be lifting packages up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

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The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT : \n

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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A criminal background check, results of which are not necessarily a bar of employment, and a drug screen are required.

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Grounds Supervision

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• November, December and January develop monthly and annual plans for campus turf, beds, annuals, shrubs, trees, hardscapes and each athletic field

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Benefits Information :

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ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Annual Benefits-Staff and Management

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About Us

ABM (NYSE : ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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