Groundskeeping Manager

The JAARS campus is seeking a qualified and experienced manager for the Groundskeeping Department, to lead and work with this landscaping team. The Groundskeeping team maintains lawns, trees, shrubbery, and flower beds. Equipment includes commercial zero-turn mowers, tractors with pull-behind equipment, heavy equipment, and small power and manual equipment. Edging and trimming will be done with powered string and blade trimmers.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage the groundskeeping maintenance team.
• Recommend cost-saving measures and efficiency solutions that maximize the capabilities of the groundskeeping and landscape resources; report these recommendations to leadership for implementation.
• Perform routine administrative and supervisory tasks including scheduling, work prioritization, etc.
• Work with the team in mowing, string trimming, weeding, raking, mulching, and other general landscaping tasks.
• Train staff in best practices in maintaining grounds, use of tools, and taking care of tools and equipment.

Position Requirements

• A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth
• Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS
• Prior or current experience with JAARS in a related capacity desirable
• Team management experience, with the ability to lead and communicate well
• General operating knowledge and experience with grounds equipment, landscaping, and external property maintenance
• Ability to operate powered machinery, such as commercial zero-turn mowers, small tractors, walk-behind equipment, string trimmers, chainsaws, and hand tools (shovels, rakes, etc.)
• Tolerant of outside work in summer heat and winter cold, able to do some strenuous pulling and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Must be a NC licensed vehicle operator