Does Groundworks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Groundworks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Groundworks. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Groundworks?

39% of Groundworks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Groundworks 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Groundworks?

Certified Field Inspector (54) , CFI (45) , Foreman (21) , Installer (18) , Sales (17) , Sales Representative (12) , Sales Manager (10) , Service Technician (9) , General Manager (8) , Inspector (7) , Construction Foreman (6) , Manager (6) , Office Manager (6) , Outside Sales Representative (6) , Marketing (5)

What are the pros of working at Groundworks according to real employee reviews?

"Great hours and pay." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great culture and you sell a product you can really stand behind" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great training" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good benefits, great people, company cares about employees" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Groundworks according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor." ((in 32 reviews)); "No work life balance and focus is on DryPro not the employee." ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours but worth it" ((in 16 reviews)); "The owner, the owner's son allows the abusive managers to treat employees poorly." ((in 11 reviews)); "4 office girls which is a recipe for disaster with these different management styles, attitudes, and personalities ." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Groundworks locations?

Virginia Beach , Winston-Salem , Columbus , Marietta , Whiteland , Manassas , Springfield , Denver , Raleigh , Nashville , Indianapolis , Birmingham , Kansas City , Charlotte , Greenville , Appomattox , Saint Louis , Cincinnati , Atlanta , Chester , Twinsburg , Montgomeryville , Fargo , Huntsville , Moberly , Omaha , Belmont , Irving , Houston , San Antonio

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Groundworks reviews

2.8

39% would recommend to a friend

(478 total reviews)

Doug Sanders

51% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

2.5

Work/Life balance

Groundworks has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 478 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Groundworks employee rating is 23% below average for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

478 reviews

2.0

Jun 4, 2026

Opportunity awaits - may be early

Cfi

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible schedule, potential to sell large jobs.

Cons

inadequate training changing standards, pricing, and processes "sell first, engineer later" company very closed, find out what you're doing the day before.

Groundworks Response

Thanks for your comments. Groundworks takes all reviews and feedback seriously. If you would like to share more, please reach out to HumanResources@Groundworks.com.

5.0

May 29, 2026

Challenging environment with strong investment in employees

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Groundworks invests heavily in its people, technology, and systems. The company moves quickly, embraces innovation, and provides tools that help employees succeed. Staff operates with integrity and is focused on continuous improvement. If you're looking for a place that challenges you to grow and rewards performance, there are significant opportunities here.

Cons

The culture requires a high level of accountability. You'll spend a lot of time looking in the mirror and evaluating your own performance, which can be uncomfortable at times. The pace of change is fast, and new processes or initiatives can take time to fully understand and appreciate. Adaptability is essential.

2.0

May 29, 2026

Field-based work with advancement but volatile income

Certified field inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

equity shares after 6 months, field based work solving problems clear advancement opportunities

Cons

income is extremely volatile no gas card or vehicle un qualified leads

Groundworks Response

Thanks for your comments. Groundworks takes all reviews and feedback seriously. If you would like to share more, please reach out to HumanResources@Groundworks.com.

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