Lead Groundskeeper & Crew Leader

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 29,980 - 36,643; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas is seeking a Lead Groundskeeper to join the Facilities Department in Denton. The role leads crews, oversees maintenance of campus grounds and sports fields, and participates in mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and seasonal cleanup.

The position requires at least three years of related experience, knowledge of pesticide and herbicide application, and the ability to operate landscape equipment. This is a security-sensitive role with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees groundskeepers, mowers and landscape crew.
• Assigns duties to subordinate employees, reports any employee relations issues to management and trains employees.
• Mixes a variety of pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides while following proper application procedures.
• Supervises and assists grounds personnel in the removal of snow and ice from walks and roadways when necessary.
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision.
• Supervises construction and care of new landscape beds and installs plants and trees according to landscape blueprints and existing horticultural standards.
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance.

Skills

Follow oral/written instructions

Apply math concepts

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Supervise others

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Operate heavy machinery

Job description

University of North Texas is seeking a Lead Groundskeeper to join the Facilities Department in Denton. The role leads crews, oversees maintenance of campus grounds and sports fields, and participates in mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and seasonal cleanup.

The position requires at least three years of related experience, knowledge of pesticide and herbicide application, and the ability to operate landscape equipment. This is a security-sensitive role with potential overtime.