Grounds Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of prior supervisory and/or management experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 1.5 to 3 hours per day for work.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC functions.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong time-management skills; able to work under pressure, multitask, and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, push, and lift objects weighing 10–60 pounds.
• Ability to remain seated for up to three hours per day and tour facilities up to 90% of the time.
• Ability and willingness to take disciplinary action as needed and delegate authority.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass criminal, financial, drug, and driving screenings.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and be exposed to dirt, debris, and odors.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel locally up to 25%.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls as determined by the Contracting Office Representative (COR).
• Ability to be insured as an authorized Company driver.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned sites, if required.

Nice To Haves

• College credit preferred.
• Supervisory experience in custodial, janitorial, grounds, or similar maintenance work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assigned contract and ensure contract work is completed properly, on time, safely, and within budget.
• Fill in for the Project Manager as needed and oversee contract operations.
• Recruit, hire, and train employees to meet contract requirements.
• Administer corporate personnel policies in accordance with the contract and Employee Handbook.
• Support the People team with investigations, inquiries, and implementation of actions and policies.
• Ensure contractual compliance through surveillance, audits, and hands-on inspections; take immediate action when work does not meet standards.
• Process employee timesheets, new-hire and termination paperwork, and other administrative tasks by established deadlines.
• Order and maintain cleaning supplies, equipment, and tools; submit invoices for ordered supplies.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment and tools as needed for job functions.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Control and Safety Plans.
• Promote Management of Safety (MOST) philosophy and practices.
• Work with the Director of Operations and Safety & Risk Mitigation on issues and concerns related to established goals.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development to place employees in suitable positions and provide appropriate accommodations as required.
• Maintain positive customer relations through professional written and verbal communication, and respond to customer inquiries and requests promptly.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 6%.
• 21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage; employee-only coverage is offered at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6%.