Grounds Supervisor

About St. Mark’s

Founded in 1906, St. Mark's School of Texas is a non-sectarian, college-preparatory, independent day school for boys in grades one through twelve. The School’s charter states that it is “designed to afford its students well-rounded physical, intellectual, moral, and religious training and instruction.” The School is intended to be a diverse community of teachers and students who share a love of learning and who strive for high achievement in whatever they undertake.

St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world. To this end, the School professes and upholds certain values. These values include the discipline of postponing immediate gratification in the interests of earning eventual, hard-won satisfaction; the responsibility of defending one’s own ideas, of respecting the views of others, and of accepting the consequences for one’s own actions; and an appreciation for the lively connection between knowledge and responsibility and the obligation to serve.

Position Description

The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and appearance of the school grounds as well as the management and maintenance of the equipment that is required for that upkeep. The Supervisor’s responsibility extends to all areas of the campus that are not maintained by an outside contractor. The Supervisor reports to the Assistant Director of the Physical Plant under the direction of the Director of the Physical Plant.

Responsibilities

• Assignment of duties for the Grounds Crew Assistant
• Responsible for the mowing, edging, trimming and fertilizing of the football, soccer and baseball practice and game fields; plus, the Headmaster’s yard and all other areas not maintained by outside contractors
• Responsible for preparing (painting, chalking, dragging, etc.) all athletic practice and game fields
• Responsible for the maintenance and care of all equipment required for the care of the school grounds (mowers, tillers, sprayers, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining campus cleanliness by picking up and removing trash from grounds, transporting all school trash to designated dumpsters as needed, and assisting with the setup of athletic fields throughout the school year; duties are shared with Physical Plant team members and third-party janitorial service providers
• Setup of athletic field throughout the school year depending on what sport season is in session
• Program, check and make minor repairs to campus irrigation system as necessary
• Assistance with special projects as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of Physical Plant. These projects include, but are not limited to, tasks such as setting up for special events, movement of office furniture, and driving the School’s buses for various functions
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational operations

• High School diploma or equivalent (Associate's or certification in landscaping/horticulture preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in groundskeeping or landscaping 
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques, irrigation systems, and plant care
• Ability to operate and maintain grounds equipment
• Strong organizational and communication skills 
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures and regulations

Physical Requirements/Working Environment 

• Primarily outdoors in various weather conditions; noise, large crowds
• May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime during peak seasons
• Physically demanding (lifting, bending, prolonged standing)
• Must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Qualified candidates must complete an online application, including a cover letter and resume.