Assistant Grounds & Custodial Manager
The Assistant Grounds & Custodial Manager supports the daily operations and maintenance of all outdoor facilities, landscaping, grounds areas, and custodial services. This role works closely with the Grounds Manager to ensure high-quality, safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing indoor and outdoor environments for the organization. The position includes supervisory responsibilities and hands-on work, helping lead groundskeeping and custodial staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring equipment and supplies are properly maintained.
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Assist in the planning, scheduling, and supervision of daily groundskeeping operations.
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Oversee mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and seasonal landscaping.
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Monitor and maintain athletic fields, parks, gardens, walkways, parking lots, and other outdoor areas.
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Ensure proper use, maintenance, and storage of tools, vehicles, and machinery.
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Coordinate with external vendors for specialized landscaping or grounds services as needed.
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Support event setups and breakdowns that require outdoor space preparation.
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Help manage inventory of groundskeeping supplies and submit purchase requests.
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Assist with snow removal, leaf collection, and other seasonal duties.
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Assist in the supervision and coordination of custodial staff and daily cleaning operations.
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Ensure facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
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Perform and oversee floor maintenance activities including stripping, waxing, buffing, burnishing, and refinishing of hard surface floors.
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Monitor and maintain carpets, tile, vinyl, and other flooring surfaces.
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Inspect facilities regularly to ensure custodial standards are met.
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Maintain custodial equipment and ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
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Assist with room setups, event support, and facility preparation for organizational functions.
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Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and OSHA standards.
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Supervise and train grounds and custodial staff; provide performance feedback and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
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Assist with scheduling and daily work assignments.
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Help manage inventory of groundskeeping and custodial supplies.
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Maintain records related to maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and supply usage.
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Serve as acting manager in the absence of the Grounds Manager.
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High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in horticulture, turf management, facilities management, or a related field preferred.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, turf management, custodial services, or facilities maintenance.
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Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
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Demonstrated experience in commercial floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and refinishing floors.
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Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment, custodial equipment, and industry best practices.
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Valid driver's license.
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Ability to operate landscaping and groundskeeping machinery (mowers, tractors, blowers, etc.).
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Working knowledge of irrigation systems, turf care, basic horticulture, and custodial cleaning procedures.
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Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various weather and facility conditions.
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Combination of indoor and outdoor work with exposure to varying weather conditions.
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May require weekend, evening, or holiday hours depending on season, facility needs, or events.
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May involve the use of chemicals, including fertilizers, pesticides, cleaning solutions, floor finishes, and stripping agents, with appropriate PPE.
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Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and operation of maintenance equipment.
With offices across the country, A&A services a diverse portfolio of facilities including laboratory and regulated environments, commercial office buildings, schools, hospitals, government facilities, industrial buildings and many more. Founded in 1973, A&A has been committed to providing clean and safe environments for building occupants supporting our pledge to always put People First™.
The focus of the role is to provide day to day outstanding cleaning and maintenance service to our customers.
Con oficinas en todo el país, A&A brinda servicios a una cartera diversa de instalaciones que incluyen laboratorios y entornos regulados, edificios de oficinas comerciales, escuelas, hospitales, instalaciones gubernamentales, edificios industriales y muchos más. Fundada en 1973, A&A se ha comprometido a proporcionar entornos limpios y seguros para los ocupantes de los edificios, respaldando nuestro compromiso de poner siempre a las personas primero™.
El objetivo del puesto es proporcionar día a día un excelente servicio de limpieza y mantenimiento a nuestros clientes.
