Grounds Keeper Lead

Thompson Facilities Service is  seeking an experienced and motivated Grounds Manager to oversee the maintenance, appearance, and safety of our college campus grounds. This position supervises grounds personnel and manages landscaping, athletic field maintenance, snow removal, irrigation systems, and seasonal campus beautification projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, knowledge of landscape management, and experience maintaining large institutional or commercial properties.

At Thompson Facilites, service excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Backed by more than 20 years of integrated facilities management experience, over 1,000 clients, and more than 150 million square feet of maintainable space, Thompson Facilities Services is a recognized national leader in facility management solutions. By combining innovative technology with industry-leading service, we remain connected to our clients while continuously enhancing the quality, efficiency, and performance of the facilities we serve.

• Supervise and coordinate daily grounds maintenance operations
• Manage landscaping, mowing, pruning, planting, and turf care
• Oversee maintenance of athletic fields, sidewalks, parking lots, and outdoor common areas
• Schedule and supervise grounds crew assignments and contractors
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of grounds equipment and irrigation systems
• Coordinate snow and ice removal during inclement weather
• Monitor inventory and purchase supplies, materials, and equipment
• Ensure compliance with campus safety standards and environmental regulations
• Assist with campus events setup and outdoor facility preparation
• Prepare work reports, schedules, and maintenance documentation

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscaping, facilities management, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of groundskeeping or landscape management experience
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems, and landscaping practices
• Ability to operate commercial landscaping equipment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Skills

• Budget management
• Staff leadership and scheduling
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices
• Experience with college, municipal, or commercial campuses

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Standing, walking, bending, and operating equipment for extended periods

Benefits

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities.  We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.