What is a grounds maintenance manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a grounds maintenance manager

1. Explore grounds maintenance manager education requirements

   Most common grounds maintenance manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   40.0 %

   Associate

   32.6 %

   High School Diploma

   20.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific grounds maintenance manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GRASS	27.18%
   Lawn Care	14.94%
   Grounds Maintenance	10.08%
   Safety Issues	7.63%
   Plumbing	6.07%

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3. Complete relevant grounds maintenance manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New grounds maintenance 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 grounds maintenance manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real grounds maintenance manager resumes.

4. Research grounds maintenance manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and coordinate maintenance and equipment logistics operations, staffing and training functions to boost program effectiveness and mission readiness.
   • Maintain all property including mowing of property, maintaining driveways, and all snow removal.
   • Manage and coordinate maintenance and equipment logistics operations, staffing and training functions to boost program effectiveness and mission readiness.
   • Perform complete teardown and rebuild of Okuma CNC lathes.

5. Apply for grounds maintenance manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a grounds maintenance 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