Grounds Manager

Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school with 1,650 students in preschool through 12th grade. The Facilities Department has an opening for the position of Grounds Manager, to start immediately.

This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities (Operations) and works closely with other Facilities employees. The Grounds Manager is responsible for the care and maintenance of the grounds and athletic fields at all three campuses in support of the operation of the School, to include routine, reactive and preventative Grounds maintenance activities.

Flexibility is essential. This position will/may be required to work when the School is closed which may include holidays, weekends and extended hours in summer. Availability to attend events at any/all of the three Porter-Gaud/O'Quinn campuses, during both regular and off work hours is required.

Specific Duties include:

• Primary duty is management of grounds and grounds staff. Assists in monitoring facilities, grounds, and utility systems to ensure they remain safe, secure, and well-maintained; examines components and systems and analyzes information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.

• Assists with interviews, hiring, and training of new employees. Conducts or arranges for worker training in safety, maintenance techniques and operational procedures.

• Monitors employees' work levels and reviews work performance; counsels employees about work related issues and assists employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.

• Works closely with other School organizations and departments (PG Parents Association, Advancement Office, etc.) to provide and coordinate support needed for special functions.

• Troubleshoots problems and arranges for contractors to complete preventive maintenance or repair tasks on grounds, facilities and equipment as required.

• Ensures samples are taken and tests are conducted on grounds as required to develop a program to properly maintain all lawns, athletic fields, and improved grounds to include herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.

• Compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

• Compliance with all department rules, as specified in the Employee Handbook.

• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Facilities (Operations) and/or the Director of Facilities.

Required skills:

• Proven management skills, including but not limited to areas of personnel, time, budget and property/grounds management

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing

• Service oriented problem-solver who is able to successfully work with diverse individuals in an educational environment

• Experience in coaching, supervising and/or mentoring employees (preferred).

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a Grounds Management and/or Facilities industry
• Extensive knowledge/experience in intermediate to advanced Grounds maintenance operations
• High School diploma and/or equivalent
• Valid SC Drivers license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Must have and maintain a current South Carolina Certified Pesticide Applicator License (or obtain license within 6 months)

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

All Facilities employees must display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills (intercultural competence) to engage in appropriate and effective communication with school constituents from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the school's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds as the School believes that best serves our students. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background check screenings and must sign our code of conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.

Porter-Gaud is a Christian community that seeks to love and serve faculty, staff, students, and families of all faith backgrounds. Therefore, all Porter-Gaud employees will honor the God-given dignity of each member of our community. They will display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the school's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.