Portfolio Grounds Operations Lead (Texas)

Thompson Pipe - USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Thompson Pipe - USA in Texas is seeking a Portfolio Grounds Operations Lead to oversee multi-site landscape maintenance for commercial properties. You will direct crews, coordinate vendors, and ensure high standards for appearance, irrigation performance, and safety across company sites.

You’ll create and manage calendars for mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, irrigation, and seasonal plantings, while upholding safety, budgets, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial landscape maintenance.
• Supervisory or crew leadership experience.
• Expertise in irrigation, plant health, turf care, and landscape equipment.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-site landscape maintenance across Texas for commercial and company locations.
• Conduct frequent site assessments for appearance, safety, and irrigation functionality.
• Build calendars for mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, weed management, irrigation, and seasonal plantings.
• Lead the team by supervising landscape crews and contractors; interview, onboard, and train new hires.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and records; enforce OSHA policies and report incidents, repairs, and maintenance.
• Assist with budgets and cost management; monitor inventories and coordinate vendors; approve invoices.
• Oversee seasonal workstreams including color rotations, tree pruning, mulch installations, and storm-response operations.

Skills

Irrigation management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office / mobile apps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shape first impressions—and keep people safeGreat properties tell a story before anyone walks in the door. As the Portfolio Grounds Operations Lead (Texas), you’ll write that story every day. You’ll combine hands-on landscape work with team leadership and vendor coordination to maintain high standards for appearance, irrigation performance, and safety across commercial and company-owned sites.Your missionProtect curb appeal. Prevent hazards. Deliver consistency. You’ll create plans that ensure lawns, beds, and trees are healthy year-round; you’ll guide crews to execute efficiently; and you’ll uphold safety and compliance so every visit is worry-free.How you’ll make it happenOperational control across Texas: Direct multi-site landscape maintenance for commercial and company locations.Quality assurance: Conduct frequent site assessments for appearance standards, safety, and irrigation functionality.Programmatic scheduling: Build calendars for mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, weed management, irrigation, and seasonal plantings.Care of exterior spaces: Keep grounds, parking lots, walkways, and common areas clean, tidy, and risk-free.Irrigation reliability: Track performance, identify issues, and arrange prompt repairs.Seasonal workstreams: Lead color rotations, tree pruning, mulch installations, and storm-response operations.Lead the teamSupervise landscape crews and contractors with clear daily direction.Coach, train, and evaluate performance to foster teamwork, accountability, and safety.Assist with interviewing, onboarding, and training new hires.Safety, compliance, and recordsModel and enforce company safety policies.Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance.Conduct safety huddles and equipment inspections; document incidents, repairs, and maintenance activity.Steward budgets and partnershipsSupport budget creation and cost management for landscape operations.Monitor inventories of materials, tools, and equipment.Coordinate specialty vendors and contractors; verify work against contract terms and approve invoices.What sets you up for successHigh school diploma or GED; further training in horticulture, landscaping, or facilities preferred.3–5 years in commercial landscape maintenance.Supervisory or crew leadership background preferred.Expertise in irrigation, plant health, turf care, and landscape equipment.Exceptional organization, communication, and problem-solving.Ability to manage multiple properties and competing priorities.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile communication apps.Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.Physical expectations & work settingWork outdoors in changing weather conditions.Stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.Safely operate landscape machinery and vehicles.Field-based role across multiple commercial properties.Occasional evenings/weekends and emergency support during severe weather events.Preferred capabilitiesBilingual English/Spanish.Experience managing vendors and contracts.Knowledge of irrigation scheduling systems and landscape management software.Benefits that support youCompetitive salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysCareer development opportunities