Grounds Lead

Fountain; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking an on-site Grounds Supervisor to lead a small crew across up to 25 campuses. You will assign daily tasks, oversee landscaping and athletic field maintenance, and operate common grounds equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with district standards.

The role requires strong leadership, practical grounds maintenance knowledge, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. Valid driver’s license and availability for on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience directing daily grounds maintenance work preferred.
• Knowledge of general grounds, landscaping, and athletic field maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a grounds crew of 1–5 employees across multiple campuses.
• Assign, schedule, and review daily grounds maintenance work.
• Operate and perform routine care of mowers, trimmers, saws, and related equipment.
• Monitor safety practices and report concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Grounds maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Equipment operation

Scheduling

Independence

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Address 1555 N 77th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115, USA

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary:

Leads a grounds crew of one to five employees in the maintenance of district grounds, landscaping, and athletic fields across up to twenty-five (25) assigned campuses. Works alongside the crew while assigning, scheduling, and reviewing daily work, operating grounds equipment, and reinforcing safe work practices. Serves as the on-site lead at assigned campuses, working with limited direct supervision and reporting site conditions, workstatus, and scheduling needs to the Grounds Supervisor.

Key Functions:

• Leads and works alongside a grounds crew across assigned campuses
• Assigns, schedules, and reviews daily grounds maintenance work
• Performs general grounds, landscaping, and athletic field maintenance
• Operates and performs routine care of mowers, trimmers, saws, and related grounds equipment
• Monitors job-site safety practices and reports concerns to the Grounds Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Two (2) years of grounds, landscaping, or related maintenance experience
• Experience directing the daily work of others preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general grounds, landscaping, and athletic field maintenance practices
• Ability to operate mowers, trimmers, saws, and other grounds equipment safely
• Ability to organize, assign, and review the daily work of a small crew
• Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures and district standards
• Ability to communicate clearly with crew members, site staff, and supervisors
• Ability to work independently at assigned sites with limited direct supervision

About Our District:

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.