Grounds Crew Leader

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Grounds Crew Leader to join our team. This role is essential to projecting the correct image of the University’s longevity, culture, and priorities. The Grounds department is responsible for maintaining a well-maintained campus that provides social, economic, and environmental benefits to the university, students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. Grounds maintenance professionals create safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.

Requirements

Three years of related experience, with experience in a lead or supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep records and complete forms accurately.
Ability to direct and manage the work of others.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring).
Physical ability to perform work involving standing, stooping, operating equipment, and lifting.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of previous grounds maintenance related experience.
At least one year of leadership experience.
At least two years of experience working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Supervises and works with crew to ensure all assigned areas and tasks are completed properly and according to the schedule.
Ensure all safety and proper horticultural practices are followed.
Supervises and participates in mowing, trimming, edging, hand weeding, digging, planting, pruning, trash detail, and all other landscape related tasks.
Takes proactive measures in addressing problem areas, including making plans, asking for assistance from other teams, and reporting to Grounds Supervisor or Grounds Manager.
Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner, including labor reports, daily completion reports, mileage forms, and others as required.
Properly maintains grounds vehicles and equipment and promptly reports problems requiring repair.
Participates on inclement weather team for ice and snow removal.
Ensures that crew properly follows all break times, lunch times, and work schedules.
Trains and supervises new and inexperienced crew members including students.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervises and assists grounds personnel in the removal of snow and ice from walks and roadways when necessary.
Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance.
Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision.
Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.