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BASIS Ed

Head of Operations

Peoria, AZ

BASIS Peoria Primary is seeking a Head of Operations to join our bright, passionate team! This ... and grounds * Manages the purchase of all supplies including textbooks and school operating ...

BASIS ED

Head of Operations

Peoria, AZ · On-site

BASIS Peoria Primary is seeking a Head of Operations to join our bright, passionate team! This ... and grounds * Manages the purchase of all supplies including textbooks and school operating ...

BASIS Ed

Head of Operations

Peoria, AZ · On-site

BASIS Peoria Primary is seeking a Head of Operations to join our bright, passionate team! This ... and grounds * Manages the purchase of all supplies including textbooks and school operating ...

AEG

Head Groundskeeper

Lakewood, NJ · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

The Head Groundskeeper is responsible for repairing and maintaining the playing surface (baseball ... The landscaping team is responsible for the overall upkeep of all the grounds outside of the ...

Powers Health

Supervisor Grounds Services

East Chicago, IN · On-site

$24.45 - $39.07/hr

The Head Groundskeeper will lead the grounds team to perform the maintenance of the Hospital campuses, i.e. walkways, entrances, garage areas, trees, grass. In addition, they will oversee maintenance ...

BASIS Ed

Assistant Head of Operations

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

... grounds * Manage the purchases of all supplies including textbooks and school operating supplies ... Work with the Head of Operations in ensuring the safety of personnel and students in their use of ...

BASIS ED

Assistant Head of Operations

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

... grounds * Manage the purchases of all supplies including textbooks and school operating supplies ... Work with the Head of Operations in ensuring the safety of personnel and students in their use of ...

BASIS Ed

Assistant Head of Operations

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

... grounds * Manage the purchases of all supplies including textbooks and school operating supplies ... Work with the Head of Operations in ensuring the safety of personnel and students in their use of ...

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How much do head of grounds jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of grounds in the United States is $63,862.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a head of grounds?

A Head Of Grounds is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and management of outdoor spaces, such as gardens, lawns, sports fields, and landscaping on a property. They lead a team of groundskeepers, plan and supervise daily tasks, and ensure that the grounds are kept safe, attractive, and functional. Their duties often include budgeting, scheduling, hiring staff, and coordinating with other departments to maintain high standards for the property’s appearance and usability. This role is common at schools, sports facilities, parks, and large estates.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a head of grounds, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head Of Grounds, you need expertise in horticulture, turf management, landscaping, and staff supervision, often supported by relevant certifications or a degree in horticulture or a related field. Familiarity with grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation systems, and scheduling or asset management software is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders. These skills ensure the grounds are well-maintained, safe, and visually appealing, supporting the organization's goals and reputation.

What are some of the main challenges faced by a head of grounds, and how can they be addressed?

A Head of Grounds often faces challenges such as managing a diverse team, ensuring grounds are well-maintained year-round despite weather fluctuations, and balancing budgets for equipment and staff. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are key to addressing these challenges, as is staying updated on best practices in turf management and sustainability. Building strong relationships with stakeholders—such as facility managers, coaches, and external contractors—also helps ensure expectations are met and operations run smoothly.

What is the difference between Head Of Grounds vs Groundskeeper?

AspectHead Of GroundsGroundskeeper
CertificationsOften requires horticulture, landscape management, or supervisory certificationsTypically requires basic landscaping or horticulture certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees large outdoor areas, manages teams, plans landscaping projectsMaintains and cares for specific outdoor areas, performs hands-on tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in educational institutions, corporate campuses, sports complexesCommon in parks, schools, residential communities

The Head Of Grounds is a leadership role focused on managing large-scale outdoor spaces and supervising grounds staff, often requiring advanced certifications. Groundskeepers perform the hands-on maintenance tasks essential for keeping outdoor areas well-maintained. While both roles are vital for landscape management, the Head Of Grounds has a broader supervisory and planning responsibility compared to the Groundskeeper's operational focus.

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Infographic showing various Head Of Grounds job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,862 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Head Of Grounds management Services

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN
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$18 - $23/hr (+ commission)

Full-time

Dental, Life

Re-posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide onsite labor support including driving a landscape box truck and performing landscape maintenance tasks.

  • Complete weekly mowing, weedeating, blowing off residential and commercial accounts, and maintain landscape beds.

  • Conduct overall site inspections to ensure accounts look their best.

Job description

Southern Landscape & Design is looking to hire multiple full time positions. Must have “professional” experience in the trade with a required 5+ year minimum working with a reputable landscape company. Must have reliable transportation and a drivers lic. with a clean driving history record. MUST be a team player no bad attitudes wanted here, must be able to be at work at 7:30am ready to work and must have a can do attitude and hard work ethic. No drug use or theft of any kind will be allowed/tolerated.

Position requirements and duties: Crew leader would be providing crew with onsite labor support which would include driving a landscape box truck, responsible for safe driving practices, servicing our maintenance properties by completing weekly mowing services, weedeating and blowing off residential and commercial accounts. Keeping landscape beds clean and weed free, trimming hedges as needed on our sites, mulching, planting, clean up, raking, blowing leaves and pruning. Overall site inspections to make sure our accounts look there absolute best.

Who we want on our team: Someone who is reliable and enjoys working in the professional landscape industry. *Must have experience operating commercial walk behind mowers, stand on riders SCAG VRide, SCAG sit down zero turns, professional weed eating skills. A majority of our sites we services are commercial properties with a hand full of higher end residential. Our clients trust our work and we only offer A+ landscaping services. Looking for someone who wants to make working with us home. Our company is growing and needing quality individuals who truly enjoy working outdoors and are looking to make a career out of this profession. We have been in business for 15 years and there are still many opportunities for moving up in this design/maintenances company. We offer full service from design and full installation to maintaining our installs and our commercial maintenance accounts. Our company is structured in a way that we are wanting the cream of the crop. Looking for individuals that are not only motivated but also respectful and can get the job done in a safe but yet efficient manner. Once you are past the onboarding period of 3 months more opportunities will be offered and available. As the owner I look at our company culture as a lead by serving model. If this sounds like you and you'r the real deal then don’t hesitate to apply.

Contact for more information , Pay is very competitive,

Learn more at www.landscapeserviceschattanooga.com

Job Types: Full-time

Pay structure is extremely competitive

Overtime Pay

W-2 employees

Vacation Days

Paid Major Holidays off

Healthy work environment

Company Description

We are a fast growing Landscape Design and full grounds servicing company. We have been in business for over 15 years. Our reputation for quality work sets us well apart from all the rest We operate on respect and dignity