Technician Lead - Grounds

GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY; Highway (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY is seeking a Technician Lead to oversee the grounds maintenance team in Chouteau, OK. The role involves supervising the crew, assigning tasks, and providing hands-on training while ensuring safety and quality in outdoor areas.

You will operate and maintain heavy equipment, maintain records, and coordinate with management on schedules and projects. A High School diploma is required with 4+ years in grounds maintenance and at least 1 year in a lead role preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the grounds crew, assigning tasks and providing on‑the‑job training.
• Safely operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and perform routine maintenance on them.
• Create and update work orders; communicate progress and issues to management.
• Conduct safety meetings and training; promote a culture of safety and compliance.

Skills

Machinery operations

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Chemicals handling knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.August 28, 2026We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.The Technician Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and activities of the grounds maintenance team to ensure the upkeep, appearance, and safety of all landscaped and outdoor areas. This role involves performing hands-on maintenance tasks, coordinating schedules, directing crew members, and ensuring all work meets established standards for quality and safety.Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:Serve as a technical lead and mentor, providing guidance and support to early-career team members.Assign tasks and provide hands-on training to grounds crew staff.Safely operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, including tractors with mowers, dump trucks, skid steers, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and water wagons, as well as small equipment used for vegetation management.Perform routine and corrective maintenance on equipment as needed, applying semi-skilled mechanical knowledge.Identify and resolve daily technical, operational, and organizational issues to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.Make decisions within established policies and procedures that directly affect team productivity and effectiveness.Maintain accurate spray records to ensure compliance.Conduct daily briefings with the manager to review schedules, tasks, and ongoing or upcoming projects.Create and update work orders using the Vantage Ticketing System.Ensure timely communication of work progress, incidents, and issues to management.Lead and facilitate safety meetings and training sessions to promote a culture of safety and compliancePerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:Basic computer skills, Excel, Word documents.Effective knowledge of machinery operations, specifically heavy equipment.Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Reliability and commitment to the team is critical.Knowledge of troubleshooting and repair procedures.Knowledge of handling potentially hazardous chemicals, and various state and federal laws, rules and regulations and industry practices.Demonstrated knowledge of safe handling practices for potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as familiarity with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards.Education, Training, Experience:High School diploma or equivalent required.Minimum 4 years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a related field.Minimum of 1 year of Lead or Supervisor experience preferredCertificates, Registrations, Licenses:Must have a spray license or acquire within first 2 years of employment.Must have a valid Oklahoma Commercial Drivers license or a valid Oklahoma Drivers license and acquire a valid Commercial Drivers license within the first 2 years of employment required.Physical/Mental Requirements & Working Conditions:Must be able to stand and walk on uneven ground, slippery surfaces.Must be able to lift, move and carry weights of 50 lb. on a regular basis.Must be able to perform work outdoors in all types of weather.Must be able to weed eat for long periods of time.Required to bend, stoop, perform above shoulder work and work with arms extended.Consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, flame-resistant (FR) clothing, steel-toe footwear, safety goggles, hearing protection, and fall protection gear as necessary to ensure compliance with safety protocols.Other information:Work is performed primarily in Chouteau, OK with travel to other GRDA facilities as needed.Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualificationsHighly competitive benefits packageIf you’re passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you’ll love building your career with us.