• Grounds Manager

    ABM Industries (Miami Gardens, FL)


    Overview

    **Position Summary:** We are seeking an experienced and hands-on **Grounds Manager** to lead our grounds crew in all aspects of landscape maintenance, sports field upkeep, equipment management, and team training. This role is based in **Miami Gardens, FL** , and is ideal for a proactive leader with strong turf management experience and a passion for maintaining high-quality outdoor environments.

    **Compensation:** $75,000 annual salary (US Dollars)

     

    _The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program_

     

    **Benefits:** **Benefits:** ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Recruiting Flyer - Staff & Mgmt (https://media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Staff%20&%20Mgmt.pdf)

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Supervise and lead the grounds crew in daily operations, including landscaping, turf care, and sports field maintenance.

    + Develop and implement training standards; conduct regular team meetings and daily start-up/closing briefings.

    + Manage work orders, scheduling, payroll, and inventory of equipment and supplies.

    + Oversee the care and maintenance of sports fields (baseball, softball, soccer), ensuring professional-grade conditions.

    + Operate and maintain grounds-related equipment; ensure proper use and safety compliance.

    + Conduct routine inspections of grounds and equipment; recommend and implement improvements.

    + Support special events and campus clean-up projects as needed.

    + Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a culture of safety among staff.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + High school diploma or equivalent; 3–5 years of grounds maintenance experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.

    + Strong background in **sports field management** is required.

    + Certificate or degree in landscape design, horticulture, or a related field preferred.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

    + Valid Florida driver’s license; CDL Class B is a plus.

    + Physically able to perform outdoor work in various weather conditions.

    + Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

    + **Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.**

    Additional Requirements:

    + Hands-on knowledge of grounds equipment maintenance and repair.

    + Ability to plan, assign, and supervise daily tasks and long-term projects.

    + Experience with turf care, irrigation systems, tree/shrub maintenance, and pest control.

    + Willingness to respond to emergency situations and work flexible hours as needed.

    Safety Commitment:

    The Grounds Manager is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring all team members follow safety protocols. This includes proper use of PPE, equipment safety, and hazard awareness.

    REQNUMBER: 139262

    ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.