Coordinator of Grounds and Maintenance

Job Description: Coordinator of Grounds and Maintenance

Department: Physical Plant Pay Classification: 100 (Min Salary: $50,000)

Reports To: Director of Physical Plant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: The Coordinator of Grounds and Maintenance provide hands-on leadership for all campus groundskeeping, landscaping, turf management, irrigation systems, exterior aesthetics, and direct support for general building maintenance and small-to-medium facilities projects. The coordinator ensures Hill College's Hillsboro and Cleburne campuses remain safe, beautiful, functional, and welcoming year-round, directly contributing to student recruitment, retention, pride, and the college's mission of operational excellence.

Minimum Required

Education: Associate's degree, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


Minimum Required

Experience: Four (4) years' grounds and building maintenance experience


Core Duties and


Required Knowledge: Supervise grounds and maintenance staff (full-time, part-time, student workers); conduct training, safety meetings, evaluations, and scheduling.

Knowledge of facility, grounds, vehicle, and custodial operations.

Serve as primary on-site coordinator for college events-setup/teardown of tents, staging, parking, signage, and post-event cleanup.

Understanding of Hill College's mission and operational procedures.

Ability to support maintenance projects and provide ancillary assistance as needed.

Strategic Vision and

Program Development: Enhance campus aesthetics and functionality to support student success


Contribute to long-term facilities master planning and capital project input


Prepares bids for supplies and facility improvement projects.

Collaboration: Serves as liaison with vendors and internal departments.

Partner with Athletics, Event Services, and Campus Police for seamless game-day and commencement support.

Supports the Director in district-wide physical plant operations and inspections.

Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment that provides a sense of belonging for all.

Demonstrated Attributes: Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Commitment to confidentiality and customer service.

Initiative in continuous learning and professional development.

Other Information: Security-sensitive position.

Available for campus emergencies and special event support


Physical Requirements: Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for medium work.