groundskeeper
noun
grounds·keep·er
ˈgrau̇n(d)z-ˌkē-pər 
: a person who cares for the grounds of a usually large property (such as a sports field)
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The transformation of Oracle Park began 15 years ago, when Elliott first took the job of what was known then as head groundskeeper.
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Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Among the cargo unloaded by groundskeepers were 12 Icelandic ponies — purebred, top-of-the-line, valued for their versatility and docility.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
In September, a photo taken by a tourist visiting the White House showed Commander biting a White House groundskeeper.
—Brian Bushard, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
His final film role was as the irascible groundskeeper Mr. Kincade in Skyfall (2012).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2023
The Galaxy’s head groundskeeper, Shaun Ilten, patched together enough fields in time for the inaugural training camp in 2022 that, because of Covid restrictions, did not have fans.
—Ken Belson Alex Welsh, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
In order to be an eligible Copa Libertadores venue for Always Ready this season, El Alto Municipal Stadium required its previous synthetic pitch to be changed for grass, a challenge for even the most green-fingered groundskeeper.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
In response, the royal family has a groundskeeper (Kemp) pose as the Count since the real one fled years ago.
—EW.com, 20 Oct. 2023
Non-instructional staffers at the biggest public colleges in the state, including museum workers, grant writers, groundskeepers, teacher aides, secretaries and more have already fully been decertified, according to the state.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Among the cargo unloaded by groundskeepers were 12 Icelandic ponies — purebred, top-of-the-line, valued for their versatility and docility.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
In September, a photo taken by a tourist visiting the White House showed Commander biting a White House groundskeeper.
—Brian Bushard, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
His final film role was as the irascible groundskeeper Mr. Kincade in Skyfall (2012).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2023
The Galaxy’s head groundskeeper, Shaun Ilten, patched together enough fields in time for the inaugural training camp in 2022 that, because of Covid restrictions, did not have fans.
—Ken Belson Alex Welsh, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
In order to be an eligible Copa Libertadores venue for Always Ready this season, El Alto Municipal Stadium required its previous synthetic pitch to be changed for grass, a challenge for even the most green-fingered groundskeeper.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
In response, the royal family has a groundskeeper (Kemp) pose as the Count since the real one fled years ago.
—EW.com, 20 Oct. 2023
Non-instructional staffers at the biggest public colleges in the state, including museum workers, grant writers, groundskeepers, teacher aides, secretaries and more have already fully been decertified, according to the state.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Groundskeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundskeeper. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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