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Laramie County Government

Fair Grounds Crew

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$14/hr

... Assist with tasks as assigned by the Grounds Manager, Fair Manager, and/or Events Director Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run smoothly, and the physical ...

Alvin ISD

Athletic Grounds Personnel

Alvin, TX · On-site

$15.50/hr

Primary Purpose: Assist the Athletic Grounds Supervisor in performing tasks to manage all districts athletic fields Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED Texas Driver ...

Laramie County, WY

Fair Grounds Crew

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$14/hr

Provides for routine and special maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment * Assist with tasks as assigned by the Grounds Manager, Fair Manager, and/or Events Director * Perform routine preventive ...

Saddle & Cycle Club

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Job Title:  Groundskeeper Reports to:  Assistant Grounds Manager Direct Reports:  None FLSA:  Non-Exempt - Hourly JOB SUMMARY The Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of ...

Saddle and Cycle Club

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Assistant Grounds Manager Direct Reports: None FLSA: Non-Exempt - Hourly JOB SUMMARY The Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of landscaping and other Club facilities, including parking ...

Elbers Landscape Service

Grounds Supervisor

Hamburg, NY · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

... * Assist in safety training of Grounds Crew members. * Communicate effectively with Campus Community members and company management. * Flexible availability to accommodate campus events and winter ...

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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.

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.
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(Temporary)Horticulture Assistant -Grounds

The University Of North Carolina System

Asheville, NC

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Horticulture Assistants are temporary positions that can work  up to 24 months in duration throughout the North Carolina Arboretum's Horticulture Department. This position will specialize in Grounds Maintenance. Horticulture Assistants generally work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. although some  rotational weekends and overtime may be assigned. The hiring salary will be 18 per hour. 

Horticulture Assistants work alongside the Arboretum's team of professional Horticulturists and this position will primarily be assigned/recruited for daily duty within the grounds maintenance area. In addition to a working on the Arboretum's grounds,  the Horticulture Assistant will also will be assigned occasional group work tasks.

This position reports for daily supervision to the Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader. The primary focus of this position is all aspects of turf maintenance to include mowing, string trimming, edging, weed management, fertilization, and leaf and litter removal. Other duties include mulching, debris management, road repair, snow removal, equipment operation and light irrigation repair.

The incumbent must be able to move a work load of 50 pounds of force occasionally. Typical activities include moving plants, trees and shrubs, lifting bags of soil, additives and mulch, mixing fertilizers, using ladders to place decorations, pulling water hoses, digging and planting with at least 60 percent of total work time involving some kind of physical activity. The Assistant will be exposed to regular direct sunlight, heat and humidity, and cold temperatures. Machinery can create a noisy environment and this role spends a significant amount of time standing on hard and/or uneven surfaces. Lifting, climbing ladders, squatting, twisting, using sprayers, walking on a variety of surfaces, digging, planting and exposure to the elements is commonplace. This role requires highly physical, finite visual attention skills, a high level of mental concentration and manipulation.

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