ATHLETIC GROUNDS MANAGER- PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

SSC Services For Education; Prairie View (TX); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance / AD

Zusammenfassung

Compass Group is seeking a Grounds Manager to coordinate and supervise all aspects of recreational fields and related operations under the contract scope. The role includes developing budgets, procurement processes, and providing professional consultation on athletic field projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in horticulture or related fields and 5+ years of senior grounds management, with strong leadership, budgeting, and CMMS experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass, Landscape Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive ground management experience including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing large teams and complex operations.
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, turf, and irrigation systems.
• Financial management experience including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with CMMS systems and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage overall grounds operations across assigned areas.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to drive performance and service consistency.
• Oversee daily operations and workforce productivity.
• Assist in managing and developing budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to quality, safety, and service delivery.
• Coach and develop management and supervisory staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Manage vendor setup, performance, and contracts.
• Leverage CMMS and reporting tools for operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Support long-term planning and seasonal readiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team management

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass, Landscape Management, or related field

Tools

CMMS systems

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Grounds Manager will coordinate, supervise, and oversee all aspects of the recreational sports fields and the management included in scope of work as defined by contract, including proactive problem solving. Develops, oversees and implements budget and procurement processes within established guidelines. Provides professional consultation or leads the athletic field/grounds renovation projects.

Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass, Landscape Management, or related field
• High level athletic ground management experience including skinned areas
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the green industry with leadership responsibility
• Experience managing large teams and complex operations
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, turf, and irrigation systems
• Financial management experience including budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with CMMS systems and reporting tools
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications / Certifications

• Experience with CMMS systems and reporting tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall grounds operations across assigned areas
• Develop and execute operational strategies to drive performance and service consistency
• Oversee daily operations and workforce productivity
• Assist in managing and developing budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to quality, safety, and service delivery
• Coach and develop management and supervisory staff
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards
• Manage vendor setup, performance, and contracts
• Leverage CMMS and reporting tools for operational decision-making
• Collaborate with clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies
• Support long‑term planning and seasonal readiness
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug‑free workplace.