Grounds Specialist

Job Title

Supervise temporary workers in maintaining campus grounds and perform other duties as required by the assistant manager or grounds foreperson.

Location: 2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

Essential Duties and 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.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements High School diploma or equivalency certificate.

At least two (2) years of experience required. Licenses and Certifications Valid Texas Driver's License required.

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.

Compensation Type: Salary

Employment Type: Full time

Hiring Minimum $39,250.00

Hiring Maximum $47,863.50

Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed. 11/11/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.