Grounds Specialist

Collin College•McKinney, TX

9d•$39,250 - $47,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Specialist supervises temporary workers in maintaining campus grounds and performs other duties as required by the assistant manager or grounds foreperson. The role leads and trains workers in safe turf-care techniques; maintains grounds, entrances, and parking lots; performs seasonal landscaping and minor irrigation tasks; applies pesticides under supervision; and maintains equipment. The position is in person and may require driving a company vehicle. Candidates are subject to a criminal background check and motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least two years of experience.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge of safety protocols, minor irrigation repair, Grounds Department standards, plants and watering techniques, shut-off valve locations, manual irrigation-system operation, native and drought-tolerant ornamental plants, and composting techniques.
Communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Skill in applying mulch to the proper depth and driving a tractor.
Ability to use and repair power equipment; trim trees; drive a tractor and operate related implements; follow directions; apply pesticides and fertilizer; make decisions; and lead and motivate workers.
Ability to perform heavy work involving exertion of up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly, along with standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions.
Ability to work outdoors with frequent exposure to environmental conditions and hazards, including moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noise.
A higher-level degree may substitute for no more than one year of required work experience, in addition to the minimum education requirement.
Must work in person as authorized by state law.
Must undergo a criminal background check; a motor vehicle record report is also required for candidates who may drive a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

Lead and train temporary workers in safe mowing, edging, and trimming techniques for turf grass.
Trim trees as needed using chain saws, pole saws, and lopping shears.
Perform mowing, edging, and weed pulling.
Clean grounds, entrances, and parking lots using equipment such as gasoline mowers, edgers, blowers, vacuums, and hand tools.
Complete assigned tasks according to established practices and procedures, with minimal supervision and within assigned time frames.
Maintain composure when faced with emotional or angry individuals.
Drive a light truck and, as needed, a company vehicle.
Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment to support safe and efficient operation.
Carry out seasonal tasks, including minor irrigation repairs, hand-tool maintenance, aerating, tree mulching, fertilization, bed cultivation, seasonal flower rotations, jogging-trail maintenance, and trimming uncultivated areas.
Apply pesticides under supervision.
Construct new ornamental beds and renovate existing beds as directed by the grounds foreperson; maintain proper composting of organic material for bed preparation.
Work flexible hours and overtime as required by seasonal needs.
Perform other duties as assigned and follow college policies, procedures, and Core Values.