Lead Grounds & Landscape Chem Tech

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a maintenance professional focused on grounds, landscaping, irrigation, herbicide/pesticide application, and supervision of projects within district guidelines.

You will manage crews, ensure adherence to environmental and safety policies, operate grounds vehicles and spray rigs, inspect contractor work, and maintain current licenses through district-supported training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 5 years progressively skilled experience in property maintenance.
• Experience leading maintenance crews and handling grounds, irrigation, and related tasks.
• Technical training in equipment, irrigation systems and design/maintenance, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leads landscape projects and maintenance crews on district property.
• Follows pesticide/herbicide schedules and environmental policies.
• Maintains safe, clean and compliant work sites and equipment.
• Operates district vehicles and spray rigs as needed.
• Responds to emergencies to contain hazards and coordinate repairs.
• Discusses maintenance projects with schools and contractors.
• Inspects contractor work for compliance with plans and specs.
• Keeps skills and licenses current with district-supported training.
• Assists with facilities and trades maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Med

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years property maintenance experience

Vocational training in irrigation and maintenance

Equivalent combination education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

IPCS readiness

Lawn & ornamental pest control license

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a maintenance professional focused on grounds, landscaping, irrigation, herbicide/pesticide application, and supervision of projects within district guidelines.

You will manage crews, ensure adherence to environmental and safety policies, operate grounds vehicles and spray rigs, inspect contractor work, and maintain current licenses through district-supported training.