What is a buildings and grounds manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a buildings and grounds manager

1. Explore buildings and grounds manager education requirements

   Most common buildings and grounds manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.6 %

   Associate

   21.1 %

   High School Diploma

   18.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific buildings and grounds manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Plumbing	15.84%
   Building Maintenance	10.15%
   HVAC	10.02%
   Grounds Maintenance	9.63%
   General Maintenance	8.81%

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3. Complete relevant buildings and grounds manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New buildings and grounds managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a buildings and grounds manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real buildings and grounds manager resumes.

4. Research buildings and grounds manager duties and responsibilities

   • Administer yearly budget, purchase orders and inventory control for the building and grounds department to manage the district assets.
   • Supervise all chemical and fertilizer applications, irrigation system repairs and turf grass cultural practices.
   • Apply IPM which includes monitoring, diagnosing and treating trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.

5. Apply for buildings and grounds manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a buildings and grounds manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams