Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Company: Texas Southmost College
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary Performs, directs and supervises the operational and
personnel activities of the landscaping and maintenance duties on
campus properties. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Plans,
directs, manages, and leads the overall operation of the College
grounds department to maintain a safe and attractive landscape,
including assigning, training and evaluating work for grounds areas
owned or operated by the College. Assures compliance with
applicable health and safety standards. Assesses, develops,
implements and evaluates necessary cultural practices for turf and
tree care, irrigation, storm water management and pest management.
Assists in budget preparation and management; coordinates the
requisitioning and purchasing of grounds maintenance supplies and
equipment; controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with
established limitations and purchasing rules; assists and makes
recommendations for contract specifications and scope of work.
Researches and tests new products, materials, and equipment;
ensures data entry and tracking related to computerized maintenance
management systems, chemical applications, landscape and irrigation
documentation, and related grounds activities. Trains and
supervises the performance of assigned staff; takes disciplinary
action when needed; assures substitute coverage as necessary;
reviews schedule of various sites. Coordinates and conducts site
inspections; recommends actions for improvement as appropriate.
Provides technical expertise, information and assistance to the
College regarding assigned functions; participates in the
formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs
as requested. Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work
punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands
of the worksite. Completes duties and responsibilities in
compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the functional unit
and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and
the community. Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments
to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between
coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and
customers. Completes all required training and professional
development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College ( TSC ).
Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the
College’s Strategic Plan. Assists with the process for systematic
review and evaluation of the planning unit per the model adopted by
the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes
and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of
those outcomes and plans. Working hours may include evenings,
holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements, special
events and college emergencies. Performs duties and
responsibilities within a high-tech all-digital environment.
Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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.
Keywords: Texas Southmost College, Austin , Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Construction - Building Trades , Austin, Texas
