Senior Grounds Operations Lead | Large Campus Grounds

SSC Services For Education; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

SSC Services for Education in College Station, TX, seeks a Senior Grounds Operations Manager for Texas A&M University to oversee a large-scale, high-volume grounds operation. You will coordinate multiple teams and service areas, ensuring service delivery, resource allocation, and standards across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a horticulture-related field, 5+ years of leadership in green industries, strong knowledge of turf, irrigation, budgeting, CMMS, and exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass, Landscape Management, Landscape Architecture, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the green industry with leadership responsibility
• Experience managing large teams and complex operations
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, turf, and irrigation systems
• Financial management experience including budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with CMMS systems and reporting tools
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall grounds operations across assigned areas
• Develop and execute operational strategies to drive performance and service consistency
• Oversee daily operations and workforce productivity
• Assist in managing and developing budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to quality, safety, and service delivery
• Coach and develop management and supervisory staff
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards
• Manage vendor set up, performance, and contracts
• Leverage CMMS and reporting tools for operational decision-making
• Collaborate with clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies
• Support long-term planning and seasonal readiness
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

CMMS

Irrigation systems

Team management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

SSC Services for Education in College Station, TX, seeks a Senior Grounds Operations Manager for Texas A&M University to oversee a large-scale, high-volume grounds operation. You will coordinate multiple teams and service areas, ensuring service delivery, resource allocation, and standards across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a horticulture-related field, 5+ years of leadership in green industries, strong knowledge of turf, irrigation, budgeting, CMMS, and exceptional