Lead Grounds Crew – Campus Landscaping & Safety

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Grounds Crew Leader to supervise a crew and ensure timely completion of grounds tasks. You will promote safe horticultural practices while leading a team responsible for mowing, trimming, edging, and related landscape work.

Requirements include at least three years in a lead role, ability to train students, and strong record-keeping and safety awareness. The position may require overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience with a lead or supervisory role.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to direct and manage the work of others.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions for grounds work.
• Physical ability to perform landscaping tasks and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and works with crew to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Ensures safety and proper horticultural practices are followed.
• Trains and supervises new crew members including students.
• Manages mowing, trimming, edging, and other landscape duties.
• Completes required paperwork such as labor reports and daily completion reports.
• Overtime and weekend work as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Supervisory ability

Horticulture basics

Job description

University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Grounds Crew Leader to supervise a crew and ensure timely completion of grounds tasks. You will promote safe horticultural practices while leading a team responsible for mowing, trimming, edging, and related landscape work.

Requirements include at least three years in a lead role, ability to train students, and strong record-keeping and safety awareness. The position may require overtime and weekend work as needed.