Grounds Foreman

Richmond County School System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond County School System is seeking a Grounds Foreman in Augusta, GA, within the Maintenance Department. The role is classified/non-contracted and reports to the Assistant Directors of Maintenance. The position requires leadership of maintenance staff across grounds operations for 235 work days.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or higher, a valid driver's license, and at least six years in grounds or lawn care with supervisory experience preferred. Exempt status applies.

Qualifications

• Leadership ability with good interpersonal skills.
• Six years or more on-the-job training as a Groundsman or in lawn care maintenance.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee upkeep, repair, and maintenance of school facilities and grounds.
• Supervise workers in cleaning, maintenance, and grounds operations.
• Coordinate grounds maintenance and athletic field prep with contractors.
• Develop schedules and ensure quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department or Location:

Maintenance Department

Position Type:

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title:

Grounds Foreman

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Assistant Directors of Maintenance

Days Worked:

235 Days (12 months)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A high school diploma, associate's degree, and/or related certification are preferred.

Certification or Licensure: Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Skills: Must possess leadership ability with good interpersonal skills.

Work Experience: Six years or more on-the-job training as a Groundsman or in lawn care maintenance. Supervisory experience is desirable.

PRIMARY DUTY:

This position is responsible for overseeing the functions and operations related to the upkeep, repair, overall maintenance, cleanliness, and improvement of school facilities and grounds under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and Facilities.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all students with a safe, secure, clean, attractive, comfortable, and efficient environment in which to learn, play, and engage in personal growth and development.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in cleaning, maintaining, and repairing school district grounds.
• Directs workers engaged in grounds maintenance and athletic field preparation activities.
• Develops written schedule of all work being performed, including work assignments with expected completion dates and actual time to completion, maintaining consistent and predictable quality control and standards.
• Perform and oversee repair and maintenance of all grounds equipment.Maintain oversite of and coordinate with all work being performed by the outside Contractor for grounds maintenance.
• Inspect all school grounds regularly to ensure a safe and desirable condition for learning.
• Leads and instructs maintenance staff in the grounds maintenance process to ensure that proper standards of work are maintained.
• Ensures that standards consistent with all applicable laws are maintained at a minimum.
• Ensures proper equipment is available and used for the protection and safety of staff.
• Supervises and leads subordinate employees as assigned.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned, or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional evening and weekend work.

Grounds Foreman

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981083

Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department or Location:

Maintenance Department

Position Type:

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title:

Grounds Foreman

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Assistant Directors of Maintenance

Days Worked:

235 Days (12 months)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A high school diploma, associate's degree, and/or related certification are preferred.

Certification or Licensure: Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Skills: Must possess leadership ability with good interpersonal skills.

Work Experience: Six years or more on-the-job training as a Groundsman or in lawn care maintenance. Supervisory experience is desirable.

PRIMARY DUTY:

This position is responsible for overseeing the functions and operations related to the upkeep, repair, overall maintenance, cleanliness, and improvement of school facilities and grounds under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and Facilities.

:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all students with a safe, secure, clean, attractive, comfortable, and efficient environment in which to learn, play, and engage in personal growth and development.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in cleaning, maintaining, and repairing school district grounds.
• Directs workers engaged in grounds maintenance and athletic field preparation activities.
• Develops written schedule of all work being performed, including work assignments with expected completion dates and actual time to completion, maintaining consistent and predictable quality control and standards.
• Perform and oversee repair and maintenance of all grounds equipment.Maintain oversite of and coordinate with all work being performed by the outside Contractor for grounds maintenance.
• Inspect all school grounds regularly to ensure a safe and desirable condition for learning.
• Leads and instructs maintenance staff in the grounds maintenance process to ensure that proper standards of work are maintained.
• Ensures that standards consistent with all applicable laws are maintained at a minimum.
• Ensures proper equipment is available and used for the protection and safety of staff.
• Supervises and leads subordinate employees as assigned.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned, or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional evening and weekend work.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $46,030 to $61,951 SY

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required