Coordinator of Grounds and Maintenance

Coordinator of Grounds and Maintenance

The Coordinator of Grounds and Maintenance provides hands-on leadership for all campus groundskeeping, landscaping, turf management, irrigation systems, exterior aesthetics, and direct support for general building maintenance and small-to-medium facilities projects. The coordinator ensures Hill College's Hillsboro and Cleburne campuses remain safe, beautiful, functional, and welcoming year-round, directly contributing to student recruitment, retention, pride, and the college's mission of operational excellence.

Minimum Required

Education:

Associate's degree, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum

Required Experience:

Four (4) years' grounds and building maintenance experience

Core Duties and Required Knowledge:
Supervise grounds and maintenance staff (full-time, part-time, student workers); conduct training, safety meetings, evaluations, and scheduling. Knowledge of facility, grounds, vehicle, and custodial operations. Serve as primary on-site coordinator for college events—setup/teardown of tents, staging, parking, signage, and post-event cleanup. Understanding of Hill College's mission and operational procedures. Ability to support maintenance projects and provide ancillary assistance as needed.

Strategic Vision and Program Development:
Enhance campus aesthetics and functionality to support student success. Contribute to long-term facilities master planning and capital project input. Prepares bids for supplies and facility improvement projects.

Collaboration:

Serves as liaison with vendors and internal departments. Partner with Athletics, Event Services, and Campus Police for seamless game-day and commencement support. Supports the Director in district-wide physical plant operations and inspections. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment that provides a sense of belonging for all.

Demonstrated Attributes:
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. High attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Commitment to confidentiality and customer service. Initiative in continuous learning and professional development.

Other Information:
Security-sensitive position. Available for campus emergencies and special event support

Physical Requirements:

Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for medium work.