Grounds Crew Leader

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

8d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Crew Leader is responsible for onsite leadership of day-to-day grounds crew staff to ensure that district grounds are safe, neat, and attractive. All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED from an accredited institution
Valid Texas driver’s license
At least two years of experience in lawn, gardening and landscape maintenance
At least two years of supervisory experience in a related field
Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance
Ability to read and interpret landscape plans
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, diagrams, and manufacturer’s manuals
Ability to learn and perform tasks in all skilled areas
Knowledge of potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in use of equipment required by the job
Ability to direct and supervise personnel
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

At least four years of experience in lawn, gardening and landscape maintenance
At least four years of supervisory experience in a related field

Responsibilities

Provide training and orientation to all grounds personnel in safety procedures and proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to grounds crew supervisor.
Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Monitor and assist with mowing and detail of all district grounds as indicated or according to work orders.
Monitor and assist with care for grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers by planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
Monitor and assist with the collection and disposal of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
Monitor and assist with all grounds work and oversee completion.
Assign priority to work orders and process them, including tracking of labor and material use.
Interpret plans and sketches to carry out landscape designs.
Establish and maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning.
Monitor and assist with installation, testing, adjusting, and repairing sprinkler systems as needed.
Monitor and assist with the inspection of grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs.
Monitor and assist in keeping vehicles supplied with tools and materials.
Monitor and assist in moving equipment from facility to facility.
Monitor and assist in the erection and maintenance of playground equipment.
Follow all safety regulations.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervise grounds crew staff.