Portfolio Grounds Operations Lead (Texas)

Job Description

Job Description

Shape first impressions—and keep people safe

Great properties tell a story before anyone walks in the door. As the Portfolio Grounds Operations Lead (Texas), you’ll write that story every day. You’ll combine hands-on landscape work with team leadership and vendor coordination to maintain high standards for appearance, irrigation performance, and safety across commercial and company-owned sites.

Your mission

Protect curb appeal. Prevent hazards. Deliver consistency. You’ll create plans that ensure lawns, beds, and trees are healthy year-round; you’ll guide crews to execute efficiently; and you’ll uphold safety and compliance so every visit is worry-free.

How you’ll make it happen

• Operational control across Texas: Direct multi-site landscape maintenance for commercial and company locations.
• Quality assurance: Conduct frequent site assessments for appearance standards, safety, and irrigation functionality.
• Programmatic scheduling: Build calendars for mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, weed management, irrigation, and seasonal plantings.
• Care of exterior spaces: Keep grounds, parking lots, walkways, and common areas clean, tidy, and risk-free.
• Irrigation reliability: Track performance, identify issues, and arrange prompt repairs.
• Seasonal workstreams: Lead color rotations, tree pruning, mulch installations, and storm-response operations.

Lead the team

• Supervise landscape crews and contractors with clear daily direction.
• Coach, train, and evaluate performance to foster teamwork, accountability, and safety.
• Assist with interviewing, onboarding, and training new hires.

Safety, compliance, and records

• Model and enforce company safety policies.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Conduct safety huddles and equipment inspections; document incidents, repairs, and maintenance activity.

Steward budgets and partnerships

• Support budget creation and cost management for landscape operations.
• Monitor inventories of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate specialty vendors and contractors; verify work against contract terms and approve invoices.

What sets you up for success

• High school diploma or GED; further training in horticulture, landscaping, or facilities preferred.
• 3–5 years in commercial landscape maintenance.
• Supervisory or crew leadership background preferred.
• Expertise in irrigation, plant health, turf care, and landscape equipment.
• Exceptional organization, communication, and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile communication apps.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical expectations & work setting

• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Safely operate landscape machinery and vehicles.
• Field-based role across multiple commercial properties.
• Occasional evenings/weekends and emergency support during severe weather events.

Preferred capabilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience managing vendors and contracts.
• Knowledge of irrigation scheduling systems and landscape management software.

Benefits that support you

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career development opportunities