Anticipated Supervisor of Grounds

Haddonfield School District; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription and Dental

Sick, Personal and Family Illness days

Vacation days for 12 month staff

Job summary

Haddonfield School District is seeking an Anticipated Supervisor of Grounds to maintain district facilities, athletic fields, and grounds in excellent condition for education and sports use year-round.

Responsibilities include leading grounds staff, developing agronomic plans for natural grass and synthetic surfaces, managing winter weather response, IPM records, and equipment maintenance, with a twelve-month appointment and a salary range of $83,000–$93,000.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in commercial landscaping, golf course maintenance, or athletic field management with supervisory experience.
• Aptitude in turf management for natural grass and synthetic/artificial surfaces.
• Must obtain NJ pesticide license (3B) and School IPM Coordinator certification within hiring period.
• Must pass criminal history review and have NJ residency or willingness to obtain residency within one year.

Responsibilities

• Oversees agronomic plans for natural grass surfaces (mowing, aeration, overseeding, topdressing, irrigation, fertilization).
• Supervises maintenance on synthetic/turf fields (grooming, decompaction, infill leveling, seam inspection; schedule GMAX testing).
• Develops winter weather response plans (snow/ice removal; plowing, de-icing).
• Maintains IPM logs in compliance with NJDEP School IPM Act with 72-hour notifications.
• Coordinates field marking, line painting, and equipment setup for PE programs and sports teams.
• Operates and maintains grounds equipment, power tools, tractors, mowers, snow attachments.
• Supervises and trains grounds staff; assists Facilities Director with evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Turf management

Heavy equipment operation

Computer literacy

Tools

Record keeping software

Job description

POSITION: Anticipated Supervisor of Grounds

START DATE: Approximately: January 4, 2027

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3–5 years of commercial landscaping, golf course maintenance, or athletic field management experience, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence in turf management for both natural grass and synthetic/artificial athletic surfaces.
• Possess or obtain a New Jersey Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 3B) and New Jersey School IPM Coordinator certification within a time specified at hiring.
• Possess and maintain the physical ability to perform minimum job functions of this position with reasonable accommodations, including operating heavy equipment and performing physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Pass a Criminal History Review and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Pass a physical examination in accordance with statute and board policy.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License.
• Proficient with computers for record keeping and work order management software.
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To maintain the school facilities, athletic fields, and grounds in a condition of operating excellence, safety, and aesthetic quality, so that full educational and athletic use of them may be utilized at all times.

REPORTS TO:

Facilities Director

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and executes comprehensive agronomic plans for natural grass surfaces, including mowing, aeration, overseeding, topdressing, irrigation management, and fertilization.
• Performs and supervises specialized maintenance on synthetic and artificial turf fields, including regular grooming, sweeping, decompaction, infill leveling, and seam inspection to maximize field safety and performance. Schedules GMAX testing to ensure safety.
• Develops, coordinates, and executes comprehensive winter weather response plans, including early morning, evening, and weekend snow and ice removal from parking lots, driveways, and walkways using plows, snowblowers, and de-icing materials.
• Manages, updates, and maintains all official Integrated Pest Management (IPM) logs in strict compliance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) School IPM Act, ensuring proper 72-hour public notifications and prioritizing non-chemical interventions.
• Coordinates and executes field marking, line painting, and athletic equipment setup for physical education programs, district sports teams, and community groups.
• Operates, inspects, and manages the preventative maintenance and minor repair of a variety of grounds equipment, power tools, tractors, mowers, and snow removal attachments.
• Supervises, trains, and assigns daily work schedules to grounds staff, providing clear operational direction and assisting the Facilities Director with performance evaluations.
• Requisitions grounds supplies, seeds, tools, and replacement parts from vendors, evaluating material needs and recommending purchases to the Facilities Director.
• Oversees general district land care, including tree trimming, fence maintenance, flowerbed upkeep, paving, and safety inspections of district playground areas.
• Conducts themselves in a courteous, professional manner, making every effort to complete assigned jobs with the least amount of interference with the school program as possible.
• Works with minimum supervision when completing assignments and leads grounds crews on district projects.
• Performs such duties as may be assigned by the Facilities Director, including assignments due to emergencies.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve-month position. Salary and work year to be established by the Board

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Business Administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

SALARY

Salary Range from $83,000.00 to $93,000.00

BENEFITS

• Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits.
• Sick, Personal and Family Illness days are included.
• Vacation days are included for 12 month staff.