What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at National Management Resources Corporation?
Groundskeeper
Take pride in creating a campus environment where people can learn, work, and thrive.
National Management Resources (NMR) has provided facilities management services for more than 40 years. We serve educational environments across the country, including K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.
We are seeking an experienced Groundskeeper who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining attractive, safe, and welcoming grounds. This position plays an important role in creating a positive campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm
What You'll Do
As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, athletic fields, and outdoor common areas. This is an active, hands-on position that offers variety throughout the year and the opportunity to work independently while supporting the overall campus environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Mowing
- Weed trimming
- Sidewalk edging
- Planting flowers
- Trimming bushes
- Mulching
- Trimming trees
- Leaf removal
- Snow removal
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a dependable, hardworking professional who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining a beautiful, safe, and well-kept campus.
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, or related experience preferred - willing to train the right candidate
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and manage daily tasks effectively.
- A commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- The ability to safely operate groundskeeping equipment and tools.
- A professional and service-oriented approach when interacting with campus personnel, students, and visitors.
- A valid driver's license.
- The ability to work in changing weather and seasonal conditions.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
This position is active and requires the ability to safely perform a variety of physical tasks throughout the workday. The successful candidate must be able to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Work from ladders and safely access elevated areas.
- Climb stairs and navigate campus buildings and grounds.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed to perform groundskeeping tasks.
- Work outdoors for extended periods.
- Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Safely operate hand tools, power equipment, mowers, blowers, snow-removal equipment, and other groundskeeping equipment.
Why Join Us?
At NMR, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills in a stable, year-round position while making a visible difference in the campus environment every day.
Benefits include:
- 90% Paid Tuition
- Year-round employment
- Paid time off
- Paid company holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) profit sharing
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Weekend work opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Additional Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29,665 - $38,511