Landscaping & Grounds Management Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled travelling Landscaping and Grounds Management - Turf Management and Athletic Fields Specialist to support a diverse portfolio of K–12 and independent school campuses across the United States. 75% travel. This role is ideal for a hands-on expert who thrives in complex K12 or Campus sports environments, understands the nuances of landscape design, native planting, and multi‑sport field maintenance, and can serve as a trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME). Our successful leader will have a demonstrated history with landscape design, sports field, turf and natural sports fields and grounds strategy, and have experience executing on-site training. With extensive travel and direct engagement at client locations, this position plays a critical role in elevating field quality, safety, and long-term sustainability across multiple regions in the education segment. Do YOU have experience in landscape design, sports field and turf management?  If yes, we hope you will apply!

• Deliver on-site training and coaching to local grounds teams, enhancing operational consistency and field performance.
• Conduct multi-day site visits across the nation and broader Midwest/Eastern regions, typically traveling 75% of the time and returning home by Fridays.
• Lead turf management and athletic field operations, ensuring high-quality playing surfaces across baseball, multi-sport, and large campus environments.
• Provide SME-level guidance on grounds design, field renovation, native planting, drought management, and chemical application strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment with best practices and client expectations.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Proven background in Turf Management, Athletic Fields, Grounds Design, and Training, with the ability to demonstrate deep expertise in Education Sports Field and landscape design environments.
• Experience in school campuses, independent schools, or large sports facilities, ideally with baseball field specialization.
• Strong technical knowledge of chemicals, schedules, native plantings, irrigation, and drought‑resistant strategies.
• Preferred education in Grounds Management or Landscape Design; athletic field certifications (state-level or equivalent) are a plus.
• Ability to travel extensively across Central to Eastern U.S. regions, managing multi-day site engagements with minimal oversight.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience: 2 years