Grounds Specialist

Collin College; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a Grounds Specialist to supervise temporary workers and support the grounds foreperson in maintaining the campus. This full-time role focuses on safe lawn care, bed maintenance, and efficient use of mowers, edgers and related equipment on campus grounds.

The position requires at least two years of experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to lead teams through varied weather and seasonal tasks, including pesticide applications under

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least two years of experience in grounds/maintenance.
• Valid Texas Driver's License is required.
• Ability to operate power equipment and use basic garden tools.
• Ability to lead and train temporary workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train temporary workers in mowing, edging, and trimming techniques.
• Perform mowing, edging and weed pulling; manage bed renovations.
• Operate a light truck to traverse campus grounds.
• Maintain daily preventive maintenance of equipment for safe operation.
• Assist with seasonal tasks and pesticide applications under supervision.

Skills

Safety measures

Light truck operation

Equipment maintenance

Pesticide application supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gas mowers

Edgers

Blowers

Pole saws

Job description

Grounds Specialist# Administrator and Staff Careers## Grounds SpecialistApply: McKinney Campus: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 11, 2026 (14 days left to apply): R-8401**Primary Location:**2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.**Job Summary:**Supervise temporary workers in maintaining campus grounds and perform other duties as required by the assistant manager or grounds foreperson.**Required Qualifications:****Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Lead and train temporary workers in mowing, edging, and trimming techniques of turf grass, in a safe manner. Trim trees, when required, using chain saws, pole saws, and lopping shears.* Perform mowing, edging and weed pulling.* Perform grounds/entry and parking lot clean-up, using equipment such as: two and four cycle (gasoline) mowers, edgers, blowers, vacuums, hand tools, etc.* Perform assigned responsibilities, duties and tasks according to established practices and procedures with minimal supervision with assigned time-frame.* Maintain restraint and keep calm when faced emotional or angry individuals.* Drive a light truck.* Maintain daily preventive maintenance of equipment to ensure equipment's safe and efficient operation.* Follow daily direction of specific seasonal tasks and procedures (i.e. minor irrigation system repair, preventive maintenance of hand tools, aerating, tree mulching, fertilization, bed cultivation, seasonal flower rotations, jogging trail maintenance, and trim extended uncultivated areas.)* Perform pesticide applications under supervision.* Construct new ornamental beds, and renovate old beds on the instructions of the grounds foreperson. Maintain proper composting of organic material for bed preparation.* Work flexible hours and overtime as required based on seasonal needs.**Supplemental Functions*** Perform other duties as assigned.* Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Knowledge of safety measures and protocols* Knowledge of minor irrigation repair* Knowledge of the Grounds Department standards and guidelines* Basic knowledge of plants and watering techniques* Knowledge of shut-off valve locations in the event of a broken main line* Knowledge of manual operation of system* Knowledge of native, drought tolerant ornamental grasses and plants, ie. their water requirements, growth patterns, nutrient requirements, etc.* Knowledge of composting techniques* Communication skills* Organizational skills* Time management skills* Skill in applying mulch to proper depth* Skill in driving a tractor* Ability to use power equipment* Ability to repair equipment* Ability to trim trees* Ability to drive a tractor, and use related implements* Ability to follow directions* Ability to apply pesticides and fertilizer* Ability to make decisions* Ability to lead and motivate workers**Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort** Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Frequent physical effort required. **Requirements** High School diploma or equivalency certificate.At least two (2) years of experience required. **Licenses and Certifications** Valid Texas Driver's License required.\\*\\*Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) Report will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report. **Equivalency Language** In addition to minimum education required: A higher level degree than what is required for the job may be substituted for no more than one (1) year of the required work experience.*\\*\\*\\*This position is required to be in person as authorized by state law.\\*\\*\\****\\*\\*This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.\\*\\****The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.***Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):***The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.***\\*\\*\\*This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.\\*\\*\\*****Compensation Type:**Salary**Employment Type:**Full time**Hiring Minimum**$39,250.00**Hiring Maximum**$47,863.50**Compensation is determined based on experience.****\\*\\*Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.\\*\\***11/11/2026*Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.*