GROUNDS MANAGER - BENCH - WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA

Position Title: Grounds Manager - Washington DC Metro Area

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the “job search” in MyOpportunity to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email then you can check the status under Careers in MyOpportunity by clicking on “referral tracking.” For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.

Working as Grounds Manager responsibilities to include creating operational and safety procedures, hire workers, and draft budgets. They determine the equipment and services required for jobs and submit cost estimates to clients. These jobs and services can include the care of lawns, shrubs, and trees, in addition to the maintenance and repair of outdoor features, such as irrigation systems, fences, or benches. Grounds managers also might train or coordinate the training of new hires, handle service or employee records, create worker schedules, and prioritize services. They might coordinate with other departments or specialists, and they might perform grounds maintenance duties if necessary

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement schedules for the management of grounds / lawn care that are associated with the campus.
• Develop and implement written annual business plan
• Maintain financial records of all funds and labor expended for department
• Provide management support for Account Manager/ RVP of Grounds Management.
• Act as a safety coordinator and trainer for employees under your management umbrella.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a two year degree in Agriculture / Horticulture related field (Extensive experience can supersede this requirement).
• Minimum of five years’ experience crew management, a minimum of eight subordinates.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the Grounds / Lawn Care Management industry as a Supervisor.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Good written (report writing) and oral communication (public speaking) skills.
• Computer skills specifically in; Word, Excel, Power Point or compatible programs.

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Req ID: 440854

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ISAAC SMITH

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