How to hire a groundskeeping maintenance

How to hire a groundskeeping maintenance, step by step

Here's a step-by-step groundskeeping maintenance hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a groundskeeping maintenance job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new groundskeeping maintenance
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The groundskeeping maintenance hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a groundskeeping maintenance to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a groundskeeping maintenance that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of groundskeeping maintenances.

   Type of Groundskeeping Maintenance	Description	Hourly rate
   Groundskeeping Maintenance	General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They paint, repair flooring, and work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.	$11-18
   Maintenance Coordinator	A maintenance coordinator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safeness of the organization's facilities, as well as conducting repairs on defective equipment and machinery. Maintenance coordinators inspect and diagnose inconsistencies with equipment, replacing faulty components immediately to prevent delays in the operation and avoid potential workplace hazards... Show more	$15-28
   Maintenance Team Member	Inspection, performance, and maintenance are the major functions of a maintenance team member. They are the ones responsible for repairing, fixing, monitoring, and ensuring that the equipment or tools are utilized properly without having any issues... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Cleanliness
   • HVAC
   • GRASS
   • Mowing
   • Plumbing
   • Perform Routine Maintenance
   • PET
   • General Upkeep
   • Snow Removal
   • Fryers
   • Light Bulbs
   • Grounds Maintenance
   • Rakes

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   Responsibilities:

   • Clean grounds use leaf blowers and rakes when need pick up trash all around the property.
   • Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas using snow plows, blowers, and shovels.
   • Maintain the cleanliness of the property and perform maintenance duties in apartments as needed.
   • Maintain the cleanliness of the park at all times for guests along with various housekeeping duties.
   • Perform grounds keeping duties such as: cut and trim grass, dig holes and pick up loitering.
   • Landscape and maintain grounds of the public schools to include mowing, trimming, planting, and weeding utilizing appropriate equipment.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your groundskeeping maintenance job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A groundskeeping maintenance salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a groundskeeping maintenance in South Carolina may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level groundskeeping maintenance usually earns less than a senior-level groundskeeping maintenance. Additionally, a groundskeeping maintenance with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average groundskeeping maintenance salary

   $14.67hourly

   $30,512 yearly

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   Entry-level groundskeeping maintenance salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average groundskeeping maintenance salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$40,594	$20
   2	California	$38,564	$19
   3	Massachusetts	$34,269	$16
   4	North Dakota	$33,544	$16
   5	Oregon	$32,381	$16
   6	Utah	$32,272	$16
   7	Wisconsin	$31,223	$15
   8	Colorado	$30,939	$15
   9	New Jersey	$29,836	$14
   10	South Dakota	$29,672	$14
   11	Montana	$29,473	$14
   12	Indiana	$29,428	$14
   13	Ohio	$28,566	$14
   14	Alabama	$28,543	$14
   15	Missouri	$27,957	$13
   16	Pennsylvania	$26,949	$13
   17	Virginia	$26,936	$13
   18	North Carolina	$26,512	$13
   19	Arizona	$26,429	$13
   20	Tennessee	$26,169	$13

   Average groundskeeping maintenance salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mack-Cali Realty	$41,234	$19.82
   2	Cargill	$39,001	$18.75	111
   3	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$37,905	$18.22
   4	Reef	$36,773	$17.68	1
   5	Lifesteps	$36,213	$17.41	6
   6	ConcordRENTS	$33,385	$16.05	20
   7	Connecticut Children's Medical Center	$32,658	$15.70	5
   8	Dominium	$32,484	$15.62	33
   9	Bethesda Health	$32,199	$15.48	3
   10	Community Care of Rutherford County	$32,153	$15.46
   11	Volunteers of America Colorado	$32,107	$15.44	4
   12	J.F. Shea Co	$31,841	$15.31	20
   13	Mission Rock Residential	$31,733	$15.26
   14	Wallick Communities	$31,697	$15.24	7
   15	Firstservice Residential California, Inc.	$31,684	$15.23
   16	Blue Ridge	$31,626	$15.20
   17	Challenge Charter School	$31,507	$15.15
   18	Workbox Staffing	$31,203	$15.00	10
   19	MidPen Housing	$30,988	$14.90	4
   20	Monroe Group	$30,924	$14.87	22

4. Writing a groundskeeping maintenance job description

   A good groundskeeping maintenance job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a groundskeeping maintenance job description:

   Groundskeeping maintenance job description example

   Tampa Jewish Community Center on the Cohn Campus is committed to support and enrich the continuity of Jewish life and values in our community. We provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere for community gathering and activities. We are committed to creating exceptional experience for our members, youth, campers and staff.
   
   We’re looking for a dynamic individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys working with people as part of a dedicated team.
   
   Tampa Jewish Community Center on the Cohn Campus is without a doubt the most premier Jewish Community Center in the Tampa Bay area. For us it is about working with people who take great pride in their work. The right person for us will have great work ethics, be kind, patient and will be committed to providing excellent service.
   
   Your job should provide a sense of accomplishment, joy and satisfaction. We can offer that to you! Our team will not only have the opportunity to provide a positive experience but will also have time to develop meaningful yet professional relationships with our members, employees, staff and management.
   
   If you have a desire for working in a great facility and you are an experienced Grounds Keeper / General Maintenance Tech, we want to hear from you!
   Until further notice, this position is offering a $500 signing bonus!!!!
   The JCC understands the desire of our employees to have the proper work-life balance, which we can offer.
   What sets us apart from other employers is that we can offer you some additional benefits to you and/or your family. Employee benefits for our full-time staff, which includes health, dental, vision and life insurance. The Organization contributes towards our employees' health and life insurance. Starting in August, our employees will no longer have to wait until the end of the biweekly payroll period to receive their earned compensation. We will be implementing a program that will allow our employees to take an advance on a portion of their earned wages. Free employee membership to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and JCC on the Cohn Campus, which have fitness centers, pools, adult and children programming, childcare and much more. Employee discounts offered on any enrollment in our preschool, aftercare and summer camp programs at any of our facilities. Discounts at our Bryan Glazer Family JCC Event Center Flexible Work Schedule
   
   Essential Job Functions Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; and setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems. Performs campus-wide general maintenance and repairs by installing, removing, repairing and maintaining landscape lighting, signs, gates, posts, fences, and rock walls; and repairing streets, parking lots, tennis courts, as applicable. Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc., for debris; raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and transporting the trash to designated central collection points on a daily basis. Reduces the likelihood for the spread of diseases and unsightly appearance of trash containers in public areas by emptying, cleaning and disinfecting trash and cigarette receptacles on a regular basis, and removing, repairing and installing trash and cigarette receptacles on an as needed basis. Prepares outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations Applies chemicals used in grounds keeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture) properly and safely by wearing prescribed protective clothing, masks, and/or rubber gloves and boots, following either written or verbal directions for mixing chemical compounds according to specifications, applying the chemicals properly on grounds and landscapes designated for their use, and disposing of residual chemical products as directed or storing and labeling them for future use. Safely operates light vehicles such as golf carts, ATV, and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines and other grounds keeping equipment by following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety items such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing. Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities. Replaces and disposes of light bulbs in interior building settings using ladders, lifts, or other tools. Performs painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment. Performs custodial services following established procedures and guidelines in buildings, classrooms, offices, lavatories, restrooms, etc. including their furnishings, using manual tools and powered machines. Performs minor maintenance work using hand and power tools by making carpentry repairs such as nailing down loose boards, or replacing worn or rotten floor boards, performing minor plumbing repairs, and replacing defective electrical switches, light bulbs, fuses, and fluorescent ballasts. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Contributes to the overall success of the campus by performing all other related duties as assigned Position Requirements Facility Grounds keeping experience Facility maintenance experience Facility housekeeping experience Basic knowledge in plumbing, electrical, carpentry Knowledge of proper and safe use of tools and equipment Professional appearance and attitude Attention to detail and keen observation Ability to read, write and speak English Valid Florida Driver License Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing and pulling in excess of 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment as physically required for extended periods of time. Be able to walk, bend, stoop, balance, crawl and reach for extended periods of time Must be capable of work at heights, sometimes above 10 feet. Must be capable of accessing small and confined spaces Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions typical for Florida environment. Reporting Relationships Position reports directly to the Facilities Manager No supervision of employees is required. What we can offer you A work environment that recognizes and rewards excellent in staff and volunteers.
   Excellent Benefits, including health, dental, vision and 401k Comprehensive onboarding program Vacation and Sick paid time off Free membership Great work environment The terms of the signing bonus will be discussed during the interview process. Certified Drug Free Workplace Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find groundskeeping maintenances for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with groundskeeping maintenance candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new groundskeeping maintenance

   Once you've found the groundskeeping maintenance candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new groundskeeping maintenance. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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