Grounds Specialist

Collin College•McKinney, TX

3d•$38,480 - $46,925•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise temporary workers in maintaining campus grounds and perform other duties as required by the assistant manager or grounds foreperson. This position requires a High School diploma or equivalency certificate and at least two (2) years of experience. A valid Texas Driver's License is required, and individuals hired may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) Report will be run in conjunction with the background check and annually/bi-annually. Candidates who fail the report may not be hired and/or terminated. A higher level degree than what is required for the job may be substituted for no more than one (1) year of the required work experience. This position is required to be in person and is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Compensation Type: Salary. Employment Type: Full time. Hiring Minimum $38,480.00. Hiring Maximum $46,925.00. Compensation is determined by experience. Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed: 07/23/2026.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least two (2) years of experience required.
Valid Texas Driver's License required.
Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle.
A Motor Vehicle (MVR) Report will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College.
Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.
A higher level degree than what is required for the job may be substituted for no more than one (1) year of the required work experience.
This position is required to be in person as authorized by state law.
This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of safety measures and protocols
Knowledge of minor irrigation repair
Knowledge of the Grounds Department standards and guidelines
Basic knowledge of plants and watering techniques
Knowledge of shut-off valve locations in the event of a broken main line
Knowledge of manual operation of system
Knowledge of native, drought tolerant ornamental grasses and plants, ie. their water requirements, growth patterns, nutrient requirements, etc.
Knowledge of composting techniques
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Skill in applying mulch to proper depth
Skill in driving a tractor
Ability to use power equipment
Ability to repair equipment
Ability to trim trees
Ability to drive a tractor, and use related implements
Ability to follow directions
Ability to apply pesticides and fertilizer
Ability to make decisions
Ability to lead and motivate workers

Responsibilities

Lead and train temporary workers in mowing, edging, and trimming techniques of turf grass, in a safe manner.
Trim trees, when required, using chain saws, pole saws, and lopping shears.
Perform mowing, edging and weed pulling.
Perform grounds/entry and parking lot clean-up, using equipment such as: two and four cycle (gasoline) mowers, edgers, blowers, vacuums, hand tools, etc.
Perform assigned responsibilities, duties and tasks according to established practices and procedures with minimal supervision with assigned time-frame.
Maintain restraint and keep calm when faced emotional or angry individuals.
Drive a light truck.
Maintain daily preventive maintenance of equipment to ensure equipment's safe and efficient operation.
Follow daily direction of specific seasonal tasks and procedures (i.e. minor irrigation system repair, preventive maintenance of hand tools, aerating, tree mulching, fertilization, bed cultivation, seasonal flower rotations, jogging trail maintenance, and trim extended uncultivated areas.)
Perform pesticide applications under supervision.
Construct new ornamental beds, and renovate old beds on the instructions of the grounds foreperson.
Maintain proper composting of organic material for bed preparation.
Work flexible hours and overtime as required based on seasonal needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.