What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Crewleader - Landscape Services Crewleader position at Sam Houston State?
Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work / life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202500065S
Title
Grounds Crewleader - Landscape Services Crewleader
FLSA status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at : https : / / pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com / 116 / docs / 636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Service Maintenance
Department
Facilities Campus Services
Division
Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date
02 / 28 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Educational and Experience Requirement
High school graduate or G.E.D. Three years of experience in institutional or commercial grounds maintenance or a related field to include one year of experience in a supervisory capacity. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Provides working supervision over a crew of groundskeepers. Oversees assigned work to ensure completed satisfactorily. Utilizes personnel to accomplish maintenance of their assigned area. Assumes full responsibility in foreperson's absence.
Primary Responsibilities
Meets with supervisors at the beginning and ending of shift to discuss problems, report absences, equipment problems and other concerns. Schedules and coordinates personnel to accomplish assignments. Insures safe work practices. Trains new employees. Makes minor equipment repair and reports major repair problems to supervisor. Provides working supervision as required. Checks out and assures the return of all equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Operates self-propelled mowers, string-line trimmers, push mowers, edgers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, power pruners, ditching machines. Must be proficient in all duties performed. Working conditions involve exposure to disagreeable elements such as, heat cold, wind, dirt, dust, fumes, and insects. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.
Requires driving and operating a university vehicle; therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the university's insurance carrier is required.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https : / / shsu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 42707
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
