Grounds Manager

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Manager position requires an individual who has previous supervisory experience in the grounds/landscaping field. The position requires a person who is professional and demonstrates efficient work habits. The person must be able to lead, coach, train, and work beside a team of groundskeepers, creatively solve problems, follow verbal and written directions, relate well to children and adults, and demonstrate a positive attitude toward work, the School, and other employees. Heathwood's campus covers 122 acres, and includes athletic fields, a golf practice facility, and areas around multiple buildings and sidewalks. The person in this position manages the grounds team and grounds-related functions of the school, is the liaison to outside vendors (athletic field maintenance, pest control, etc.), and performs other duties as may be assigned. The Grounds Manager also looks for ways to beautify and improve the school's campus. Time will be spent on both office work/administrative tasks and working outside on the campus with the grounds team.

Requirements

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the grounds team, other employees, vendors, and students.
Have an eye for detail and will think strategically about ways to better maintain, improve, and beautify the campus.
Model professional standards and behavior at all times.
Possess physical strength, dexterity, and coordination to complete grounds tasks and operate equipment.
Have good communications skills and be able to train others on equipment and grounds/landscaping practices.
Be proficient in email, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to distinguish between different chemical materials with the ability to read and understand label information.
Completed High School Diploma or equivalent required, 2-year degree preferred
Three years successful grounds/landscaping leadership experience

Responsibilities

Plan for and execute the maintenance and improvement of the outdoor areas of the school's campus. This includes mowing, edging, trimming, planting, weeding, seeding, managing irrigation systems, repairing fences, and applying fertilizers and pesticides.
Hire, train, and manage the grounds team, to include spending significant time working outdoors on grounds projects with them.
Follow and train groundskeeping/landscaping safety standards and best practices.
Be the liaison between outside grounds vendors and the School.
Ensure that the outdoor areas of the campus are safe and attractive.
Utilize frequent check-ins, inspections, and tasks lists to work with the grounds team.
Stay in touch with administrators and key employees about the areas around their buildings and the campus in general.
Order and maintain appropriate grounds/landscaping equipment and supplies.
Plan projects for the slow growth season and assist other Facilities teams during wet weather.
Review the school's events calendar to proactively plan for adjusting Grounds Crew tasks or having the team assist with parking, traffic control, etc. for large events.
Schedule additional coverage for evenings and/or weekends as needed.
Report any non-grounds campus needs, including safety and maintenance issues, to the Facilities Office.
Other duties as assigned.