Grounds Team Lead: Landscaping & Grounds Management

HES; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

HES Facilities Management is seeking a Grounds Supervisor in Grayslake, IL to oversee the grounds crew and ensure high-quality landscape maintenance on school properties.

You will train and supervise crew members, coordinate mowing, pruning, planting, and seasonal tasks, and work with clients to meet expectations. Strong communication, organization, and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred and experience in lawn care helpful.
• Experience supervising a grounds crew is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Groundskeeping tasks to meet client standards.
• Train and supervise crew; coordinate workload and schedule.
• Mow, trim, plant, water, fertilize, and perform equipment maintenance.
• Load and unload equipment; ensure safety and efficiency on sites.
• Perform snow removal and seasonal maintenance as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mowers

Edgers

Backpack blowers

Pruning saws

Job description

HES Facilities Management is seeking a Grounds Supervisor in Grayslake, IL to oversee the grounds crew and ensure high-quality landscape maintenance on school properties.

You will train and supervise crew members, coordinate mowing, pruning, planting, and seasonal tasks, and work with clients to meet expectations. Strong communication, organization, and safety awareness are essential.