Grounds Supervisor

Calhoun County Independent School District; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Grounds Worker to lead the day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring the grounds are safe and visually appealing. Responsibilities include assigning work, training personnel in safety protocols, and overseeing equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a clear Texas driver's license and strong skills in gardening and landscape management. Projects may require tools ranging from hand tools to heavy machinery, and the job involves outdoor work in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gardening, landscape maintenance, and safe tool operation is crucial.
• Must hold a valid Texas driver's license for driving district vehicles.
• Effective communication skills are essential for supervising personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day grounds maintenance operations and ensure the safety of the area.
• Train grounds personnel in safety procedures and proper use of tools.
• Oversee the completion of grounds work and assign tasks effectively.
• Monitor equipment and tools, maintain inventory, and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance

Ability to read and interpret landscape plans

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Ability to direct and supervise personnel

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Education

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Garden tools

Small hand tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, tractor, grader)

Power mower

Light truck or van

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker
• Date Posted: 9/11/2025
• Location: Maintenance & Transportation Office

Reports to: Maintenance Director or Grounds Foreman

Primary Purpose

Responsible for on-site leadership of day-to-day grounds maintenance operation ensuring that district grounds are safe, neat, and attractive.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to direct and supervise personnel
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping
  1. Assign all grounds work and oversee completion. Arrange for contract labor when work cannot be performed by district staff.
  2. Assign priority to work orders and process them, including tracking of labor and material use.
  3. Interpret plans and sketches to carry out landscape designs.
  4. Establish and maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning; install, test, adjust, and repair sprinkler systems as needed.
  5. Inspect grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs, including the building and repair of fences and gates. Estimate the cost and time required for projects and order materials.
• Safety
  1. Provide training and orientation to all grounds personnel in safety procedures and proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
  3. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
  4. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities.
• Inventory and Equipment
  1. Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment. Ensure that maintenance is completed and vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition. Recommend replacement of existing equipment when necessary.
  2. Monitor the storage and use of all grounds equipment, tools, and supplies. Conduct regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies, order equipment and supplies when needed, and maintain accurate records.
• Other
  1. Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
  2. Assist in preparation of department budget.
  3. Assist in recruiting, screening, training, and evaluation of grounds employees.
  4. Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and ...)
  5. Maintain confidentiality and model professionalism at all times for students and staff.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  1. Monitor the work and issue work assignments to grounds crews.
• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
  1. Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van
  2. Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
  3. Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
  4. Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
  5. 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 around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel
  6. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

General Statement

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.