GROUNDS LEAD (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Stephenville, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Lead leads a small team performing routine grounds-management tasks, including training, assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of grounds personnel. The role also performs skilled groundskeeping work to maintain ornamental landscapes, lawns, trees, shrubs, and other outdoor areas at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. The position requires groundskeeping experience and two years of team-lead experience in grounds management. The advertised schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the posting also notes flexibility to meet most scheduling needs. The fixed pay rate is $17.00 per hour. Work is expected to be 90% physical labor and 10% training and miscellaneous duties.

Requirements

Prior groundskeeping experience.
Two years of experience in a leadership role; qualifications specify two years as a team leader in grounds management.
Ability to operate grounds-related equipment.
Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel, bend, or stoop for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Train, assign, coordinate, and review the work of grounds personnel.
Manage ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs, and annual and perennial color displays.
Perform weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
Plant, cultivate, trim, prune, fertilize, and irrigate trees, shrubs, hedges, and lawns; water plants by hand as needed.
Operate groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
Coordinate and assist with clearing trash and other debris.
Coordinate and participate in maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences, and other areas.
Assist management with completing and submitting weekly tool, equipment, and vehicle maintenance reports.
Deploy for emergency response during inclement weather or other crises, including snow and ice or tornadoes.
Maintain professional written and oral communication with the team leader, supervisor, and general public.
Perform other duties as assigned.