Facilities Grounds Manager

Sunstall Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

FASCON is seeking a Grounds Manager to oversee groundskeeping in Augusta, GA. You will manage staff, assign tasks, inspect completed work, and document disciplinary actions with HR.

Daily responsibilities include mowing, pruning, and plant care, while ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Responsibilities cover equipment use, maintenance, and seasonal tasks, with collaboration across the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of experience using mowing and landscaping equipment (lawnmowers, trimmers).
• Extensive knowledge of hand and power tools used for groundskeeping and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of landscaping practices, lawn care techniques, and plant maintenance.
• Familiarity with minor maintenance and troubleshooting of landscaping equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and prioritize daily responsibilities effectively.
• Industry Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, edging, trimming, and weeding on facility grounds to maintain a tidy and professional appearance.
• Plant, prune, fertilize, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other greenery as required.
• Conduct mulching, watering, aerating, and reseeding tasks to promote healthy plant growth and lawn care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Independent work

Customer service oriented

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Power tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

The foremost responsibility of a Grounds Manager is to be responsible for managing and performing a variety of tasks to maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of grounds and landscaping at the facility according to the statement of work and FASCON’s standards. To accomplish that goal, they must manage the assigned staff responsible for the grounds of the facility. They shall prepare works schedules, as well as track employee attendance and report hours worked to FASCON Management. They shall inspect the facility to determine any unusual or recurring work that needs to be done and maintain a checklist of routine or daily responsibilities for the location assigned to them. They assign workers to specific chores or areas and then inspect the work to ensure it has been done satisfactorily. If disciplinary action is needed, it is required that the Facility Grounds Manager document this via a write-up and then discuss the actions with Human Resources. Together they will determine if the employee should be counseled about their performance, determine whether additional training is required or, if necessary, request termination of the employee. This position requires the use of hand and power tools, as well as landscaping and mowing equipment, to complete daily assignments efficiently and in compliance with organizational standards. The Grounds Laborer works collaboratively with the grounds maintenance team to ensure a clean, safe, and attractive outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience using mowing and landscaping equipment, including lawnmowers and trimmers.
• Extensive knowledge of hand and power tools required for groundskeeping and related maintenance tasks.
• Basic understanding of landscaping practices, lawn care techniques, and plant maintenance principles.
• Familiarity with minor maintenance and troubleshooting of landscaping equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and prioritize daily responsibilities effectively.
• Industry Certifications.

Key Competencies

• Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project at hand
• Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Customer service focused
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills-verbalandwritten
• Planning and organizing

Primary responsibilities include

1. Perform mowing, edging, trimming, and weeding on facility grounds to maintain tidy and professional appearance.
2. Plant, prune, fertilize, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other greenery as required.
3. Conduct mulching, watering, aerating, and reseeding tasks to promote healthy plant growth and lawn care.

Use of Equipment & Tools

1. Operate and maintain landscaping and mowing equipment, including lawnmowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers and other related tools.
2. Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes and pruners for various grounds keeping tasks.
3. Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, properly maintained, and safely stored after each use.
4. Debris Cleanup & Waste Disposal:
5. Remove debris, trash, and other refuse from grounds, sidewalks, parking lots, and surrounding areas.
6. Safely dispose of organic waste materials (e.g., branches, clippings, leaves) in accordance with organizational policies.

General Maintenance

1. Conduct basic maintenance and repair to outdoor equipment, irrigation systems, and ground-related structures (e.g., benches, fences, planters).
2. Monitor lawn and plant health, reporting issues such as pest infestations, dead plants, or water system malfunctions.

Safety Practices

1. Follow all safety procedures when operating power tools and heavy equipment to ensure personal and team safety.
2. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working outdoors or handling tools and chemicals.

Seasonal Duties

1. Perform seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal, leaf raking and seasonal planting of flowers or other vegetation.
2. Install and/or remove holiday decorations or other temporary outdoor displays as required.
3. Coordination & Teamwork:
4. Collaborate with fellow team members to complete groundskeeping projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
5. Take directions from supervisors and report any issues or needed repairs impacting ground maintenance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

GroundsCrew

The position requires

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to complete landscaping and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to climb ladders or access elevated areas for tree trimming or other related duties.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Dexterity and strength for handling landscaping tools and performing repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Vision abilities, including the ability to identify colors, depth perception, and the ability to focus on landscaping details.
• Noise levels in the work environment may range from moderate to loud due to the use of landscaping and power equipment.

Other Responsibilities

Safety-FASCONenforcesasafetyculturewherebyallemployeeshavetheresponsibilityforcontinuouslydevelopingandmaintainingasafeworkenvironment.Asappropriate,eachemployeeisresponsibleforcompletingalltrainingrequirementsandfulfillingallself-aid/buddyaidresponsibilities,participatinginemergencyresponsetasksandservingonsafetycommitteesandteams.

Quality-Qualityisthefoundationofourbusinessandthekeystonetoourgoalofcustomersatisfaction.Itisourpolicytoconsistentlyprovideservicesthatmeetcustomerexpectations.Accordingly,eachemployeemustconformtotheFASCONQualityPolicyandcarryoutjobactivitiesincompliancewithapplicableFASCONQualitySystemdocumentsandcustomercontracts.Eachemployeemustreadandunderstandhis/herQualityManagementandCustomerSatisfactionresponsibilities.

FASCONisanEqualOpportunityEmployercommittedtoprovidingaworkplacefreefromdiscriminationandharassment.Employmentdecisionsaremadewithoutregardtorace,color,religion,creed,sex,genderidentityorexpression,sexualorientation,nationalorigin,age,disabilitystatus,geneticinformation,maritalstatus,protectedveteranstatus,oranyothercharacteristicprotectedbyapplicablefederal,state,orlocallaws.FASCONfullycomplieswithallapplicableemploymentregulationsandmaintainspoliciesdesignedtoensureequalopportunityinrecruitment,hiring,training,promotion,compensation,andallotheraspectsofemployment.Wearededicatedtofosteringaninclusiveenvironmentwhereallemployeesarerespected,valued,andsupported.

Thisdocumentdoesnotcreateanemploymentcontract,impliedorotherwise,otherthanan“atwill”relationship.