Supervisor, Groundskeeper

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,450 - 55,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Supervisor, Groundskeeper responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of college grounds. This includes scheduling and supervising landscaping tasks and managing service contracts.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least seven years of relevant experience, and supervisory skills. A valid Texas driver’s license is required. Join our team and contribute to maintaining beautiful college landscapes.

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience related to grounds maintenance responsibilities.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Manages in-house service contracts for indoor plants.
• Interviews and recommends grounds staff.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal relationships

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 60 college hours

Tools

Forklifts

Tractors

Job description

Title: Supervisor, Groundskeeper

Department: DT Physical Plant

Campus Location: Northwest Campus

Employee Classification: POP - Plant Operations

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $50,500

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 3:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing technical and supervisory skills in planning, organizing, and directing the care and maintenance of college grounds including responsibilities for and general beautification. This position will also act as the first point of contact for contracted grounds and landscaping while also providing oversight for local‑specific in‑house contracts.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the landscaping, seeding, weeding, cultivating, and general care of grounds
• Plans and supervises cultivation, pruning, spraying, watering, and transplanting of a large variety of shrubs and trees
• Prepares working sketches for the development, improvement, or expansion of landscaped areas
• Distributes materials and equipment for grounds maintenance work
• Applies and/or supervises the application of pesticides and other grounds‑related chemicals
• Develops and maintains an efficient and workable landscaping program plus pesticide and chemical records
• Manages in‑house service contracts such as indoor plants, window cleaning, and artwork cleaning
• Inspects grounds with contracted grounds manager
• Interviews and recommends suitable grounds applicants for employment
• Prepares periodic reports of work, manages employee workloads, and closes work orders
• Coordinates and assigns movers for intra‑campus moves
• Maintains and/or earns within one year of hire a Pesticide Noncommercial Subdivision Applicator License (NCPS)

General Supervision and Management

• Provides direction, on‑going monitoring, and support to direct reports

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the work site
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and seven (7) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience
• One (1) year’s working experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others)
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college hours
• At least one (1) year’s working experience related administrative or clerical work
• At least one (1) year’s working experience with the operation of forklifts and tractors
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in irrigation repairs and installation and/or current irrigator license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast‑paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
• Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud and require use of personal protective equipment.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.