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Maintenance Grounds Worker

Saint George, UT

$20.62 - $30.51/hr

The Maintenance Worker I - Grounds is an entry-level position in the Facilities Management ... The Maintenance Worker I - Grounds may also have opportunities to assist with and learn general ...

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Memorial Estates Inc.

Grounds Crew Laborer

Bountiful, UT

$15 - $18.75/hr

Meet performance standards established with the employee's manager: This involves adhering to job ... May assist in burials at grave sites: Provide assistance during burial ceremonies and maintain ...

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What does an assistant grounds manager do?

An Assistant Grounds Manager supports the head grounds manager in overseeing the maintenance and care of outdoor areas such as parks, sports fields, or campuses. Their responsibilities include supervising grounds staff, scheduling maintenance tasks like mowing, landscaping, and irrigation, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained. They often help manage budgets, order supplies, and ensure that safety and environmental standards are met. This role requires strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and knowledge of horticulture or turf management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant grounds manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Grounds Manager, you need expertise in horticulture, turf management, and landscape maintenance, often supported by a degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Familiarity with groundskeeping equipment, irrigation systems, and management software such as work order tracking systems is typically required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication help in supervising staff and ensuring high-quality results. These skills are essential for maintaining safe, attractive grounds and efficiently managing teams and resources.

What are some common challenges faced by an assistant grounds manager, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Grounds Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating large teams, managing weather-related disruptions, and ensuring all grounds are maintained to high standards within tight schedules. Effective communication with staff, flexibility in adjusting maintenance plans, and staying current with best practices in turf management are key strategies to address these issues. Building strong relationships with vendors and other departments also helps streamline operations and improve problem-solving.

What is the difference between Assistant Grounds Manager vs Groundskeeper?

AspectAssistant Grounds ManagerGroundskeeper
CertificationsCertifications in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds management often preferredTypically no formal certifications required, but experience in landscaping is common
Work EnvironmentSupervises grounds staff, manages maintenance projects, oversees landscaping plansPerforms manual labor, maintains lawns, gardens, and outdoor spaces
ResponsibilitiesAssists in planning, coordinating grounds maintenance, and supervising staffPerforms routine maintenance, mowing, planting, and basic landscaping tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in parks, universities, corporate campuses, sports facilitiesCommon in parks, schools, residential communities, and commercial properties

The Assistant Grounds Manager typically has more supervisory and planning responsibilities, often requiring relevant certifications. Groundskeepers focus on manual outdoor maintenance tasks. Both roles are essential in maintaining outdoor spaces but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

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Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician

National Ability Center

Park City, UT • On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and improvements on facility structures and related systems such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, landscaping, and vehicle/trailer repair.

  • Assist in managing projects by coordinating with contractors, overseeing project progress, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

  • Support groundskeeping activities including snow removal and collaborate with volunteers and departments to meet facility, maintenance, and equipment needs.

Job description

Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Supervisor: Buildings and Grounds Manager
Location: On-Site (Park City, Utah)
Join Our Team:
Do you love problem-solving, project management, and maintaining vehicles, buildings, and grounds on a beautiful campus in Park City? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a huge impact? Apply now and join a dynamic team that strives every day to make a difference while supporting exceptional outdoor recreation and adaptive sports opportunities for people with disabilities. As one of the largest non-profit outdoor therapeutic recreational programs in the world, our team is dedicated to the national movement of building an #AdaptiveNation.
At the National Ability Center, people are our most important asset. We are looking for a Buildings and Grounds Technician to perform maintenance and complete projects pertaining to our buildings and grounds. The National Ability Center is located on a 26-acre ranch in Park City, Utah. We have satellite offices at the base of Park City Mountain Resort (aka PCMR ski resort) and in Moab, Utah. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a strong work ethic and has great mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform repetitive tasks with well-rounded experience in all aspects of building maintenance, grounds-keeping, and vehicle fleet management. If your skillsets and experience align with this position, and you are looking for a fun, dynamic, and rewarding work environment, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Job Summary:
The Buildings and Grounds Technician is a key member of the National Ability Center's facilities department and is responsible for traditional facilities maintenance and improvement as well as related lodge facility hospitality needs, including but not limited to general building maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, project management, custodial work, and vehicle maintenance. This position is a full-time, year-round, in-person position with benefits, and it requires occasional weekend and after-hours work for projects and special events, as needed. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Essential Duties:
  • Maintains, repairs, and improves all facility structures personally, in support of the Buildings & Grounds team, or via contractor/vendor managed projects to include, but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry/drywall, landscaping/ irrigation, basic custodial tasks, welding, soldering, concrete/masonry, vehicle/trailer repair, painting, roofing, pest control, heavy equipment operation.
  • Ensures facility-related equipment operates efficiently and effectively to ensure the greatest return on investment.
  • Assist the Buildings & Grounds Manager in selecting contractors & vendors; oversees the projects and manages contracts, scheduling, and budgets.
  • Develops strong vendor relationships to leverage corporate and community support and minimize expenses.
  • Ensures projects meet all relevant regulations and standards.
  • Works with the Buildings & Grounds team to remove snow (plow, shovel, etc.) as necessary for staff and guest winter access throughout the campus.
  • Works directly with volunteers to coordinate and supervise projects; ensures all related tools and materials are in place for project success.
  • Collaborates with and supports all departments for programs and events to ensure all facility, maintenance, and equipment needs are met.
  • Provides basic custodial support to the office and program buildings, when necessary.
  • Assists with key fundraising events and other special events as needed to help advance program goals and support; serves as an ambassador and representative for the National Ability Center.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • 3 years of experience in construction, building maintenance, and/or grounds keeping.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Be able to maintain a Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) physical.
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in many of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry/drywall, landscaping/ irrigation, basic custodial tasks, welding, soldering, concrete/masonry, vehicle/trailer repair, painting, roofing, and pest control.
  • Experience operating various maintenance-related heavy equipment and machinery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Problem solving basic mechanical issues & ability to work independently.
  • Expertise in fixing and maintaining equipment and facilities.
  • Demonstrates a reasonable level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
  • Ability to trouble shoot a variety of equipment and systems related issues as needed.
  • Ability to operate hand & power tools safely and proficiently.
  • Ability to use step & extension ladders up to 30 feet.
  • Ability to operate heavy facilities and maintenance-related equipment and machinery.
  • Self-motivated with initiative to improve processes and promote workplace efficiency.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated history of responsibility, dependability, and maturity.
  • Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities in a quick-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work productively and collaboratively within a team.
  • Commitment to a positive, fun, and team-oriented working environment while promoting the NAC Values.

Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 80 lbs. in order to provide required maintenance and repairs.
  • Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, including extreme weather conditions.
  • Must be able to drive 14 passenger vans/buses and pull a trailer/boat behind a truck (CDL not required).
  • Must be able to safely use step & extension ladders up to 30 feet.
  • Occasional travel to the Moab location is required.
  • Available and willing to work a non-traditional schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially as needed for projects and special events.

Benefits:
  • Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
  • Employer Contribution to HSA
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Hospital Plans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Personal Days Annually (including a paid day off on your birthday)
  • 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
  • Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Pro Deals with gear companies

Salary Description
$23 - $27 per hour (depending on experience)

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