Grounds Manager

The Grounds Manager is responsible for ensuring the proper care and maintenance of all College grounds, under the direction of the Director of Facilities. This position conducts routine inspections of grounds and exterior facilities, coordinates and prioritizes work projects, and assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of personnel engaged in grounds maintenance and operations.

This role provides comprehensive oversight of multiple campus programs, including snow removal, landscaping, turf management (including fertilizer and weed control programs), annual and perennial flower installations, roadway and parking area maintenance, wooded acreage and nature trails, athletic facilities (including golf greens, softball fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, and tennis courts), and a pond water treatment program.

The Grounds Manager serves as the project manager for all grounds-related initiatives, including but not limited to athletic field upgrades, landscape improvements, irrigation systems, and utility-related work.

Additionally, this position acts as the primary point of contact for all grounds-related vendors and service contractors, including the negotiation and administration of service contracts. The role is responsible for initiating Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for grounds-related equipment and services and providing recommendations to the Director of Facilities.

This position also oversees long-term planning efforts, including the development and management of a five-year capital project plan and a five-year capital equipment replacement plan and inventory.