Grounds Supervisor

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker Date Posted: 9/11/2025 Location: Maintenance & Transportation Office Reports to: Maintenance Director or Grounds Foreman Primary Purpose Responsible for on-site leadership of day-to-day grounds maintenance operation ensuring that district grounds are safe, neat, and attractive. Qualifications Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas driver’s license Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance Ability to read and interpret landscape plans Ability to perform mathematical calculations Ability to direct and supervise personnel Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Major Responsibilities and Duties Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Assign all grounds work and oversee completion. Arrange for contract labor when work cannot be performed by district staff. Assign priority to work orders and process them, including tracking of labor and material use. Interpret plans and sketches to carry out landscape designs. Establish and maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning; install, test, adjust, and repair sprinkler systems as needed. Inspect grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs, including the building and repair of fences and gates. Estimate the cost and time required for projects and order materials. Safety Provide training and orientation to all grounds personnel in safety procedures and proper and safe use of tools and equipment. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities. Inventory and Equipment Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment. Ensure that maintenance is completed and vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition. Recommend replacement of existing equipment when necessary. Monitor the storage and use of all grounds equipment, tools, and supplies. Conduct regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies, order equipment and supplies when needed, and maintain accurate records. Other Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Assist in preparation of department budget. Assist in recruiting, screening, training, and evaluation of grounds employees. Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and ...) Maintain confidentiality and model professionalism at all times for students and staff. Supervisory Responsibilities Monitor the work and issue work assignments to grounds crews. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress General Statement This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr