Overview
The Grounds Manager's role consists of supervising the grounds crew in all aspects of grounds work, maintenance, equipment, and supplies. The manager takes the lead in developing training standards and training staff members. The manager holds regular department meetings to share and gather information. The manager ensures that daily start-up and closing meetings occur for smooth daily operations. The manager is also responsible for payroll, work order management, training, and scheduling.
Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000
The pay listed is the pay range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
Benefits:
- ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management.
- Company vehicle for daily commuting and company needs.
- 401k options available to full-time employees.
- Stock (ESPP) options available to ALL employees.
- Offering a retention incentive.
Essential Functions:
- High school degree and three to five years of related ground experience (turf maintenance is a plus), including three years of supervisory experience.
- A certificate or degree program in landscape design and horticulture. Individuals might also benefit from other professional certifications in ground work. Relevant experience in grounds work is acceptable.
- Computer literacy is a must. Must be able to work with WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK.
- Current driver’s license for the state of Florida. A valid commercial class B motor vehicle license would be welcome.
- Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
- Florida pesticide applicator’s license is a must and/or a Limited Lawn and Ornamental license (LLO).
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills and a cheerful and positive attitude for guest service and team member relations.
- Bilingual
Minimum Requirements:
- Knowledge and ability in maintenance of ground equipment, etc., are a big plus, as this position requires hands-on work and oversight of these types of tasks.
- Must desire to provide exceptional guest service, have excellent organizational skills, and work well under pressure with various people.
- Help plan, schedule, assign, and supervise grounds crew as required.
- Supervise grounds maintenance crew in campus clean-up projects and assist in special events projects as required.
- Make recommendations for modifications/procedures.
- Perform periodical inspections of all assigned work areas.
- Instruct employees on the proper methods and use of equipment.
- Operate all grounds-related equipment as required.
- Ensure proper routine maintenance is performed on all motorized equipment, daily start-up and shut-down procedures, use and maintenance of equipment and tools, shop cleanliness, etc.
- Report to work as required under emergency conditions, as necessary.
- Supervise the care and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, and hedges, tree removal, planting, and spraying, and weed eradication.
- Valid Driver's license
Safety:
The grounds manager is accountable for the safety of the grounds. He must ensure that all personnel share an equal and significant role in ensuring their safety and those around them.