Grounds Crew Leader, Building Operations Department

Grounds Crew Leader, Building Operations Department

Spring Independent School District BUILDING OPERATIONS - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5899006
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Days Per Year
: 260

Min:$17.50

Mid:$20.58

JOB TITLE
:
Grounds Crew Leader

Building Operations

REPORT TO
:
Supervisor-Grounds Crew

WAGE/HOUR STATUS
:
Nonexempt

PAY GRADE
: AUX 5

PRIMARY PURPOSE
:

The Grounds Crew Leader is responsible for onsite leadership of day-to-day grounds crew staff to ensure that district grounds are safe, neat, and attractive.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS
:

Required
:

• High school graduate or GED from an accredited institution
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• At least two years of experience in lawn, gardening and landscape maintenance
• At least two years of supervisory experience in a related field

Preferred
:

• At least four years of experience in lawn, gardening and landscape maintenance
• At least four years of supervisory experience in a related field

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
:

• Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, diagrams, and manufacturer’s manuals
• Ability to learn and perform tasks in all skilled areas
• Knowledge of potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in use of equipment required by the job
• Ability to direct and supervise personnel
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
:

• Provide training and orientation to all grounds personnel in safety procedures and proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to grounds crew supervisor.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Monitor and assist with mowing and detail of all district grounds as indicated or according to work orders.
• Monitor and assist with care for grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers by planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
• Monitor and assist with the collection and disposal of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Monitor and assist with all grounds work and oversee completion.
• Assign priority to work orders and process them, including tracking of labor and material use.
• Interpret plans and sketches to carry out landscape designs.
• Establish and maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning.
• Monitor and assist with installation, testing, adjusting, and repairing sprinkler systems as needed.
• Monitor and assist with the inspection of grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs.
• Monitor and assist in keeping vehicles supplied with tools and materials.
• Monitor and assist in moving equipment from facility to facility.
• Monitor and assist in the erection and maintenance of playground equipment.
• Follow all safety regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
:

• Supervise grounds crew staff.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Safety goggles; rubber…