Grounds Manager

Broylman Memorial Group; Jonesboro, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Broylman Memorial Group is seeking an experienced Grounds Manager to oversee maintenance, landscaping, and environmental care across properties. You will lead groundskeeping crews, manage irrigation and turf care, and ensure outdoor areas are immaculate, safe, and welcoming year-round.

This leadership role requires strong team supervision, excellent planning, and hands-on knowledge of turf management, pest control, soil health, and heavy equipment maintenance. CGM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience managing groundskeeping and landscaping programs across multiple facilities.
• Strong leadership and planning skills with ability to supervise a diverse team.
• Proficiency in turf management, pest control, and soil condition management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement landscape, turf, and tree care programs across facilities.
• Lead groundskeeping staff and coordinate with management for daily operations.
• Oversee maintenance of heavy equipment and power tools.

Skills

Turf management

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Communication

Project planning

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and knowledgeable Grounds Manager to oversee the complete maintenance, landscaping, and environmental care of our properties. In this leadership position, you will direct groundskeeping staff, manage irrigation and turf care programs, maintain heavy power equipment, and ensure that all outdoor areas remain immaculate, safe, and welcoming year-round.

Key Responsibilities

• Grounds & Landscape Management: Design and execute comprehensive landscape, turf management, tree care, and plant health maintenance programs across all facility grounds.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Train and lead groundskeeping crews, arborists, and maintenance technicians. Daily planning and coordinating with office management. Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Equipment & Inventory Oversight: Direct the routine maintenance, repair, and inventory management of heavy machinery, mowers, tractors, and power tools

Qualifications & Skills

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of turf management, plant diseases, pest control, and local soil conditions.
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial-grade landscaping equipment and heavy machinery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project planning capabilities.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) designation is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain).
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly and operate heavy machinery.