Campus Grounds Lead — Irrigation & Maintenance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair is seeking a Grounds Technician II to manage and maintain the campus exterior, parking areas, and grounds. The role includes advising groundscrew, scheduling work, and performing maintenance with equipment such as mowers and trimmers.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of relevant experience, a Texas driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This is an essential full-time role across campuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have valid Texas driver's license and be eligible for insurance coverage.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and installation of irrigation systems, as well as repairs to equipment.
• Maintains campus grounds using riding mower; trims shrubs and edges; blows sidewalks and parking areas.
• Performs landscape general labor for planting.
• Routinely sprays insecticides and treats plants/trees for disease or infestation.
• Assists in scheduling and assigning work of grounds crew; may supervise in absence of manager.
• Provides directions to outside contractors performing ground services.

Skills

Follow oral directions

Heavy lifting (50 pounds)

Operate powered equipment

Grounds keeping equipment experience

Read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lone Star College-CyFair is seeking a Grounds Technician II to manage and maintain the campus exterior, parking areas, and grounds. The role includes advising groundscrew, scheduling work, and performing maintenance with equipment such as mowers and trimmers.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of relevant experience, a Texas driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This is an essential full-time role across campuses.