Grounds Foreman

Role Overview

The Grounds Foreman is responsible for the maintenance, appearance, functionality, and safety of all exterior grounds and outdoor infrastructure across a 60+ acre National Guard installation. This role serves as the primary technician for exterior systems and grounds care, while also leading work groups and overseeing contractor activities related to grounds, landscaping, outdoor facilities upkeep, and seasonal operations. You will work under general direction, the Grounds Foreman develops and executes seasonal grounds plans; maintains specialized equipment; monitors site conditions; and performs preventive maintenance on sidewalks, drainage systems, fences, exterior lighting, roof drains, helipads, gazebos, and other outdoor assets. The incumbent ensures the installation remains operational, safe, secure, and mission-ready. This position also supports snow removal operations, assists other maintenance trades when needed, and helps respond to weather events, storm damage, and exterior safety concerns.

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day In The Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Check and order supplies and other equipment needed for jobs
• Direct and work with employees in accomplishing tasks
• Clean wooded areas and riverbanks
• Plant trees, shrubbery, and flowers
• Inspect landscapes by mowing and cleans grounds
• Maintain roadways and hauls gravel, blacktop, or oil
• Operate snow removal equipment on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots
• Haul television sets to repair shops
• Set up beds and other furniture as need arises for one area to another
• Supervise spraying and pruning of bushes, vines, flowers, and trees regularly
• See, fertilizes and roll lawns
• Repair, install and maintain all grounds equipment
• Replace damaged or fallen signs and reflector during snow, ice or fire emergencies and roof collapses
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position

What You'll Need For Success

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Broad knowledge of various grounds and roads maintenance practices
• Broad knowledge of landscaping and road repair techniques and procedures
• Ability to prepare and use formulas for insecticides
• Ability to set up and maintain accurate reports and records
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to use skills in trades, which may include operating jackhammers, compressors, graders, dozers, and snowplows
• Mechanical skills used to maintenance and repair of assigned shop equipment such as mowers, trimmers and saws
• May be required to obtain CDL license to operate assigned vehicles on roadways
• Ability to obtain a favorable military clearance to obtain an access card
• A Degree Is Not Required
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers; Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave; Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off; 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access