Grounds Team Leader

• Supervise and assist employees in maintaining the appearance of District grounds.

• Operate and maintain equipment used for grounds operations, including backhoe, trencher, tractor, riding and power mowers, etc.

• Coordinate the storage and use of all grounds equipment, tools, and supplies.

• Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance and repair procedures for grounds equipment and tools.

• Recommend replacement of existing equipment.

• Receive and complete work orders electronically.

• Work irregular hours, be on-call/stand-by as assigned by supervisor and respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.

• Assist in screening, training, and evaluation of grounds employees.

• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.

• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

• Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.

• Instruct assigned personnel on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.

• Ensure that vehicles, equipment, and tools are in safe operating condition.

• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Regular attendance.

• Other duties assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas driving license
• High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability and knowledge to lead employees in assigned tasks
• Ability to take verbal or written directions and see them completed
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and landscape plans
• Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools
• Ability to connect and pull a 24’ goose neck trailer and a 10’ bumper pull trailer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise grounds persons.

EQUIPMENT USED: Mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine; garden and hand tools; aerator. Light truck or van, heavy duty truck, 24’ goose neck trailer and a 10’ bumper pull trailer.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Be able to lift up to 50 pounds above head. Exposed to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent District wide travel.