Anticipated Supervisor of Grounds

Haddonfield; Haddonfield (NJ); Híbrido; USD 83.000 - 93.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Haddonfield School District is seeking an Anticipated Supervisor of Grounds to maintain athletic fields, grounds, and safety for students and staff. The role requires leadership of grounds crews and coordination with the Facilities Director.

The ideal candidate has extensive turf management experience, NJ pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain it, and proficiency with record keeping and maintenance software; residency in NJ is preferred.

Formación

• Minimum 3–5 years of commercial landscaping, golf course maintenance, or athletic field management with leadership experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence in turf management for natural grass and synthetic surfaces.
• Possess or obtain NJ pesticide licensing and IPM certification within hiring timeframe.
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor outdoors and operate equipment in all weather.
• Valid NJ driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsabilidades

• Oversees agronomic plans for natural grass, including mowing, aeration, overseeding, and fertilization.
• Supervises maintenance on synthetic turf, including grooming, decompaction, and seam inspection.
• Develops winter weather response plans for snow and ice removal.
• Maintains IPM logs in compliance with NJDEP School IPM Act and coordinates notifications.
• Coordinates field marking and equipment setup for PE programs and sports teams.
• Operates and maintains grounds equipment and tools; supervises daily staff schedules.
• Requisitions supplies and parts; assists Facilities Director with purchases and evaluations.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Turf management

Heavy equipment operation

Record keeping

Educación

NJ Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 3B)

NJ School IPM Coordinator certification

Herramientas

Record keeping software

Descripción del empleo

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Haddonfield School District

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.

Job Description

Postings current as of 10/15/2026 2:38:31 AM CST.

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