Head Grounds Maintenance Worker

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Retirement benefits

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos is seeking a Head Grounds Maintenance Worker to lead grounds crews and manage a broad slate of turf and landscape tasks. You will supervise daily work, prioritize tasks, and ensure safe, efficient operations across campus grounds.

The role requires experience in turf maintenance, mowing, trimming, and equipment handling, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Normal hours are Monday–Friday, with a driver’s license required for campus duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate, receive and assign instructions, direct work, recognize and change priorities, and solve basic employee issues according to policy.
• Determine acceptable work quality and quantity.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and perform strenuous physical duties for an entire shift.
• Application of safety practices related to work assignments, safe use of industry related equipment.
• Experience in bed maintenance, mowing, trimming and maintenance of turf areas and utilizing the proper grounds operations equipment required for turf maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading grounds maintenance crews, assigning and monitoring duties, while performing a wide variety of grounds maintenance duties.
• Prioritize and reprioritize work as needed during shift.
• Supervise in supervisor's absence.
• Report to Supervisor any problems/issues on campus.
• Police assigned areas.
• Pick up trash around over filled dumpsters.
• Maintain turf areas.
• Maintain shrub and ground cover beds.
• Clean shop area.
• Maintain paved areas with use of herbicides.
• Prepare schedules; assign work and record hours for self and crew.
• Maintain chemical spraying records and vehicle mileages.
• Prepare soil for planting grass, sod, flowers, shrubs, groundcover and trees.
• Mulch.
• Weed.
• Perform general PM and servicing equipment.
• Calibrate equipment.
• Haul and spread sand and de-icer during bad weather also leaf removal on drains.
• Help train new employees.
• Report any safety issues.
• Clean shop area and Monitor condition of equipment, calibrate and perform minor PM, and notify supervisor of replacement or repair needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Safety practices

Grounds maintenance

Mowing

Tools

AIMs

SAP

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Head Grounds Maintenance Worker

Posting Number: 2027117

Location: San Marcos

Department: Facilities Services

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,646.00 - $3,750.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate, receive and assign instructions, directwork, recognize and change priorities, and solve basic employeerelated issues according to policy.
• Determine acceptable work quality and quantity.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. andperform strenuous physical duties for an entire shift.
• Application of safety practices related to work assignments,safe use of industry related equipment.
• Experience in bed maintenance, mowing, trimming and maintenanceof turf areas and utilizing the proper grounds operations equipmentrequired for turf maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of horticulture and ornamental plant materials,including trees and utilizing the proper grounds operationsequipment required to maintain their growth habits and needs.
• Knowledge of employee policy procedures and standards forstaff.
• Basic knowledge of proper pesticide use.
• Knowledge of PPE.

Job Description

Responsible for leading grounds maintenance crews, assigning andmonitoring duties, while performing a wide variety of groundsmaintenance duties.

Job Duties

• Responsible for leading grounds maintenance crews, assigningand monitoring duties, while performing a wide variety of groundsmaintenance duties.
• Prioritize and reprioritize work as needed during shift.
• Supervise in supervisor's absence.
• Report to Supervisor any problems/issues on campus.
• Police assigned areas.
• Pick up trash around over filled dumpsters.
• Maintain turf areas.
• Maintain shrub and ground cover beds.
• Clean shop area.
• Maintain paved areas with use of herbicides.
• Prepare schedules; assign work and record hours for self andcrew.
• Maintain chemical spraying records and vehicle mileages.
• Prepare soil for planting grass, sod, flowers, shrubs, groundcover and trees.
• Mulch.
• Weed.
• Perform general PM and servicing equipment.
• Calibrate equipment.
• Haul and spread sand and de-icer during bad weather also leafremoval on drains.
• Help train new employees.
• Report any safety issues.
• Clean shop area and Monitor condition of equipment, calibrateand perform minor PM, and notify
• supervisor of replacement or repair needs.
• Able to use a computer and use its programs (AIMs, SAP,etc..)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date: 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driverin good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted fordriving infractions as determined by the employer driving standardssystem.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.