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Grounds Supervisor

Odessa College

Job Description

Working Title

Grounds Supervisor

Position Status

Full Time

Department

Facilities and Construction

General Summary

The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Odessa College grounds team and ensuring all campus areas are well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing.

Specific Position Duties

  • Supervising and coordinating the work of grounds employees, assigning tasks and ensuring that they are completed in a timely manner. 
  • Inspecting outdoor areas regularly to identify any maintenance needs, such as mowing, trimming, or watering. 
  • Planning and implementing landscaping projects, including planting flowers, shrubs, and trees, and maintaining existing plantings. 
  • Monitoring the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals to ensure compliance with safety regulations. 
  • Maintaining and repairing equipment used in groundskeeping, such as mowers, trimmers, and irrigation systems. 
  • Training groundskeepers, providing proper techniques and safety procedures. 
  • Keeping records of work performed, including maintenance schedules, equipment repairs, and inventory of supplies. 
  • Collaborating with other departments or contractors to coordinate maintenance or landscaping projects. 
  • Ensuring that outdoor areas are clean and free of debris, including snow and ice removal during winter months. 
  • Adhering to all safety protocols and regulations, promoting a safe working environment for the grounds team.
  • Must be able too lift, push, pull, move or carry heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds
  • Operate motorized equipment or machinery
  • Responsible for licensed application of all herbicides, insecticides, and chemicals to trees, shrubs, plants, and grasses
  • Perform other duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1 year experience and strong knowledge of landscaping maintenance techniques. Possess a TDA Pesticide Applicator License or obtain license within one year of hire date. High School diploma or GED. Valid Texas Driver License. 

Posting Number

P00448P

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/12537

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