Lead Grounds Technician & Safety Leader

Grand River Dam Authority; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Grand River Dam Authority seeks a Technician Lead to supervise the grounds maintenance team and oversee daily outdoor upkeep. You will guide crew members, assign tasks, and ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely in varying weather conditions.

You will lead safety training, maintain records, and coordinate with management to keep projects on track. This role requires a high school diploma, 4+ years in grounds work, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of Lead or Supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead and mentor, providing guidance to early-career team members.
• Assign tasks and provide hands-on training to grounds crew staff.
• Safely operate heavy and light equipment, including tractors, dump trucks, skid steers, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and water wagons.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on equipment with semi-skilled mechanical knowledge.
• Lead daily briefings with the manager to review schedules and projects.
• Create and update work orders using the Vantage Ticketing System.
• Lead safety meetings and promote a culture of safety and compliance.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excel

MS Word

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Reliability

Troubleshooting

Hazardous chemicals handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Lead or Supervisor experience

Tools

Commercial Driver's License

Spray license

Job description

Grand River Dam Authority seeks a Technician Lead to supervise the grounds maintenance team and oversee daily outdoor upkeep. You will guide crew members, assign tasks, and ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely in varying weather conditions.

You will lead safety training, maintain records, and coordinate with management to keep projects on track. This role requires a high school diploma, 4+ years in grounds work, and supervisory experience.