Grounds Crew Leader, Building Operations Department

Spring ISD

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Spring Independent School District Building Operations in Houston, Texas seeks a Grounds Crew Leader to oversee day-to-day grounds staff, ensuring safe, neat, and attractive district grounds. Immediate starting date with full-time responsibilities.

The role requires strong knowledge of gardening, landscape maintenance, and ability to read landscape plans, with two years supervisory experience preferred. A valid TX driver's license and high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED with valid TX driver’s license.
At least two years in lawn, gardening and landscape maintenance.
At least two years supervising a team.

Responsibilities

Provide training and orientation to grounds personnel in safety procedures.
Monitor mowing and detail of district grounds.
Direct and supervise grounds crew staff.
Interpret landscape plans and sketches.
Establish watering schedules and plant care.
Ensure safety procedures and use of equipment.
Oversee maintenance of sprinkler systems and landscape elements.
Track labor and material usage on work orders.

Skills

Gardening

Landscape maintenance

Supervisory experience

Interpret landscape plans

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Grounds Crew Leader, Building Operations Department

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899006
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Days Per Year: 260

Min:$17.50

Mid:$20.58

JOB TITLE: Grounds Crew Leader

Building Operations

REPORT TO: Supervisor-Grounds Crew

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

PAY GRADE: AUX 5

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Grounds Crew Leader is responsible for onsite leadership of day-to-day grounds crew staff to ensure that district grounds are safe, neat, and attractive.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

High school graduate or GED from an accredited institution
Valid Texas driver’s license
At least two years of experience in lawn, gardening and landscape maintenance
At least two years of supervisory experience in a related field

Preferred:

At least four years of experience in lawn, gardening and landscape maintenance
At least four years of supervisory experience in a related field

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance
Ability to read and interpret landscape plans
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, diagrams, and manufacturer’s manuals
Ability to learn and perform tasks in all skilled areas
Knowledge of potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in use of equipment required by the job
Ability to direct and supervise personnel
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provide training and orientation to all grounds personnel in safety procedures and proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to grounds crew supervisor.
Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Monitor and assist with mowing and detail of all district grounds as indicated or according to work orders.
Monitor and assist with care for grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers by planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
Monitor and assist with the collection and disposal of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
Monitor and assist with all grounds work and oversee completion.
Assign priority to work orders and process them, including tracking of labor and material use.
Interpret plans and sketches to carry out landscape designs.
Establish and maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning.
Monitor and assist with installation, testing, adjusting, and repairing sprinkler systems as needed.
Monitor and assist with the inspection of grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs.
Monitor and assist in keeping vehicles supplied with tools and materials.
Monitor and assist in moving equipment from facility to facility.
Monitor and assist in the erection and maintenance of playground equipment.
Follow all safety regulations.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Supervise grounds crew staff.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Safety goggles; rubber gloves and back support belts as needed; garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; ladders; scaffolds; light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work with machinery with moving parts; work with team members; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing this job require the following: ability to work in a fast-paced, labor-intensive work environment efficiently and effectively with frequent interruption. Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

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