Grounds Lead (Full Time)

Compass Group•Stephenville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SSC Services for Education is hiring a full-time Grounds Lead at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. The Grounds Lead directs a small grounds team, trains and assigns staff, coordinates and reviews their work, and performs skilled groundskeeping duties. The role includes maintaining ornamental landscapes and outdoor areas, operating grounds equipment, coordinating cleanup and maintenance, and assisting with equipment and vehicle reports. Approximately 90% of work time involves physical labor, with 10% dedicated to training and miscellaneous duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fixed pay rate is $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Lead a small team by training, assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of grounds personnel.
Maintain ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs, and annual and perennial displays.
Perform weed abatement and other grounds-related work.
Plant, cultivate, trim, prune, fertilize, and irrigate trees, shrubs, hedges, and lawns; water lawns and plants by hand as needed.
Operate groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
Coordinate and assist with clearing trash and other debris.
Coordinate and participate in maintaining 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.
Maintain professional written and oral communication with the team leader, supervisor, and general public.
Perform other duties as assigned.