Grounds Supervisor

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Advance Equity
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance .

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, affordable academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion.

LSC, which consists of seven colleges, ten centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online, is continuously named Great Colleges to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Campus address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description



PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all the maintenance of the grounds, landscaping, parking lots, tennis courts, exercise trail, ponds, and sports fields of the Campus. This includes pest control, irrigation control/maintenance, equipment repairs/purchases, landscaping maintenance/purchases, and employee assignments/supervision.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage daily landscape, irrigation, and grounds operations across LSC’s campuses.
2. Assign daily job duties to crew and supervise/train the employees.
3. Initiate and manage new installation, water features, and special projects.
4. Perform equipment maintenance/repairs.
5. Manage purchasing of supplies or parts for equipment and maintain budget for area.
6. Perform Irrigation controls/repairs.
7. Coordinate and manage service contractors.
8. Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs.
9. Perform the fertilizing of landscape, lawn, and sports fields.
10. Oversee grounds repairs of benches, signs, curb stops, tables, trash cans, etc.
11. Maintain records of all water usage and chemicals used.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, at least two years.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and knowledge of employment policies and laws.
• Must be able to delegate assignments and schedule work of subordinates.
• Knowledge of sprinkler systems, equipment repair and maintenance, horticulture, and insecticides/herbicides.
• Must understand and be able to transfer knowledge of safety operations of power equipment and tools and safety standards for dispensing insecticides and herbicides
• Knowledge of grounds keeping equipment experience helpful.
• Ability to work from a general outside of duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
• Skill and ability to work in a responsive environment where co-workers or other individuals bring problems for incumbent to resolve.
• Ability to be held responsible for inventory.
• Ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.
• Ability to manage the budget within the assigned division.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.



WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

The work involves regular exposure to outdoor elements, and/or regular exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals, toxic or caustic materials, contamination, and electrical hazards. This exposure requires special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hiring salary range is $43,070 - $49,531

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.