Grounds Lead

Job Summary

Leads a small team in the performance of routine tasks associated with grounds management: trains, assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of grounds personnel. Performs a variety of skilled groundskeeping tasks.

• Performs tasks for the management of ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, ground covers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays.
• Performs weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
• Oversees and performs skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; waters lawns and plants by hand as needed.
• Operates groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
• Coordinates and assists with the clearing of trash and other debris.
• Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences and other areas.
• Assists management with completion and submittal of weekly tool, equipment and vehicle maintenance reports.
• Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.
• Maintains professional written and oral communication with team leader, supervisor and the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management.
• Ability to operate grounds-related equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

• Exposure to strenuous labor for extended periods of time, heavy equipment, hazardous construction zones and work sites, extreme weather conditions, paint and petroleum products. Work time expectation: 90% of time will be physical labor, 10% training and miscellaneous.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance/AD
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• And More…

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.