GROUNDSKEEPER DIRECTOR

Compass Group•North Charleston, SC

26d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper Director (described in the posting as a Landscaping and Grounds Manager) works with minimal supervision within a K–12 school district and directly supervises employees. The role coordinates, supervises, and oversees grounds and lawn care management and sports field management within the scope of work and job specifications. It develops, implements, and tracks budgets and procurement in line with established company and client guidelines, and may provide professional consultation or lead grounds and lawn care projects. The position works closely with the Campus Liaison to support seamless communication. The portfolio is valued at $2–3 million and includes oversight of two salaried managers and a team of 45. A pesticide license, P&L experience, and multi-account experience are required. The role installs and maintains standard operating programs and best practices across custodial, grounds, and POM functions; trains account personnel; and may perform account-manager duties on an interim basis. It also operates and develops quality assurance programs, CMMS processes, monthly reports, and QBRs; interfaces with clients; and manages project schedules, budgets, expenditures, and milestone reporting. The posting notes that the STAT Team assignment is temporary for approximately two years and requires willingness to relocate to a permanent assignment.

Requirements

Pesticide license required.
P&L experience required.
Multi-account experience required.
Minimum of two years’ experience in custodial, maintenance, or grounds work.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to relocate to a permanent assignment after the approximately two-year STAT Team assignment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Horticulture, or Agronomy, or combined experience from technical schools in the relevant area of expertise, trade schools, or military programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, supervise, and oversee grounds and lawn care management and sports field management within the scope of work and job specifications.
Develop, implement, and track budgets and procurement processes within established company and client guidelines.
Provide professional consultation or assume a lead role in grounds and lawn care projects.
Work closely with the Campus Liaison to ensure seamless communication.
Install standard programs and best practices in custodial, grounds, and POM.
Take the initiative in installing programs required to manage the assigned unit.
Train account personnel in proper cleaning techniques, grounds and maintenance procedures, and safety procedures.
Perform account-manager functions on an interim basis.
Operate, implement, and develop QA programs, CMMS, monthly reports, and QBRs.
Communicate with and take direction from the unit manager, Project Manager, or Regional Manager as assigned.
Interface with clients and client staff to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met.
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets as needed, and control expenditures within project budget limitations.
Report on project milestone status and adjust schedules accordingly.
Prepare locally customized operating-unit policies and procedures that comply with facilities-management best practices, company standards, customer contract requirements, and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Same day pay
Training and growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Disability insurance
Life insurance/AD
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace and employee shopping program
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable laws