Head Groundskeeper - Grounds Maintenance

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking an Head Groundskeeper to supervise the grounds maintenance team and private contractors for multiple properties. The role requires leading crews, planning tasks, and ensuring safe, efficient operations across the district's grounds.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus 2 years in a foreman-like grounds role. GA licenses and pesticide certifications may be required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED required.
• Experience leading a grounds crew in large-scale operations preferred.
• Ability to plan and direct landscape maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groundskeepers and contractors to complete GCPS maintenance tasks.
• Plan and direct crew assignments for landscape projects.
• Direct pesticide application and record-keeping as required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and records for the zone.
• Coordinate with other district staff and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Lead work crews

Oral & written instructions

Landscape maintenance equipment

Identify plants

Clear communication

Write work orders

Complete tasks timely

Read herbicide instructions

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Landscape maintenance/horticulture training preferred

Job description

Head Groundskeeper - Grounds Maintenance JobID: 104683

• Date Posted:11/11/2026
• Location:Grounds Maintenance
• Date Available:11/16/2026

Job Code: Head Groundskeeper - 030075 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Grounds Maintenance - 262544 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $37,461.00/Annually Maximum Salary: $61,474.00/Annually Scheduled Days: 245 Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Class C driver's license and valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL Required
• Valid Georgia Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators license (Pesticide CAT.24) required within 90 days Required

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• Training and/or education in landscape maintenance, horticulture, or turf grass management Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a foreman or in a similar role of a grounds maintenance crew in a large-scale commercial, municipal, or industrial landscape maintenance operation Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately
• Ability to manage and lead work crews
• Ability to use landscape maintenance equipment
• Ability to identify and maintain various plants
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Ability to write work orders
• Ability to complete assignments and tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to read and follow herbicide application instructions

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensure completion of landscape and grounds maintenance and other assignments for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) properties through the supervision of groundskeepers and private contractors.

• Work as directed in planning, executing, and reporting landscape maintenance and construction projects around and in school system buildings.
  • Plan and direct crew assignments.
  • Assist the Grounds Site Project Manager with planning and directing contractors.
  • Plan the maintenance of vegetation by fertilizing, pruning, watering, and transplanting as needed.
  • Control pests through various methods including the safe application of pesticides.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records as directed.
• Assume responsibility for materials, supplies, and equipment issued for work by crews in assigned zone.
  • Account for all zone tools, machinery, materials, and supplies issued.
  • Maintain all zone tools and machinery in proper working order.
  • Remain knowledgeable of the location of all zone tools, materials, and machinery.
• Execute projects by utilizing a variety of power tools appropriate to grounds maintenance.
  • Utilize mowers, trimmers, pruners, cleaners, sprayers, and blowers.
  • Utilize tools appropriate for ground preparation and planting.
• Maintain and improve groundskeeping skills and abilities.
  • Maintain knowledge of current pesticide procedures and hazards.
  • Learn how to utilize new equipment safely.
  • Learn how to utilize unfamiliar equipment safely.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other members in completing assignments.
  • Train groundskeepers in the proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and materials necessary for completion of assignments and projects.
  • Train groundskeepers in proper safety procedures when using power tools, hazardous supplies, or in other dangerous circumstances.
  • Advise people in the line of supervision concerning the efficient and safe operations of the department.
• Cooperate with and maintain a positive relationship with all other district employees.
  • Maintain open lines of communication and cooperation.
• Be on call for necessary work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.