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GROUNDS LEAD (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America

Stephenville, TXFull-time$17/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$17/hr
Location
Stephenville, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Grounds Lead oversees a small team performing routine grounds management and skilled groundskeeping tasks at Tarleton State University. The role includes coordinating and reviewing staff work, maintaining landscapes and outdoor areas, operating grounds equipment, and responding to emergencies. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at a fixed rate of $17.00 per hour.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GroundskeepingGrounds Equipment OperationLifting 25 PoundsKneeling and BendingWritten and Oral Communication

Qualifications

Groundskeeping Experience2 Years Team Leadership Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

SSC

  • We are hiring immediately for a full time GROUNDS LEAD position.

  • Location : Tarleton State University - 503 North Neblett Avenue, Stephenville, TX 76401. (Openings at other locations within school district available) Note: online applications accepted only .

  • Schedule : Full time schedule is available. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. More details upon interview. (Full and Part Time with the flexibility to meet most scheduling needs)

  • Requirement : Prior groundskeeping experience and 2 years of experience in a leadership role are required.

  • Fixed Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour.

  • Perks: SSC invests in our employees with training and growth opportunities , but the benefits don’t stop there, SSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and we are also excited to offer same day pay! At SSC we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset.

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SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group we create clean, safe, and distraction free learning environments for students of all ages. With a focus on a people first culture, growth opportunities, and supporting local communities we set the stage for a meaningful career in educational facilities nationwide.

Job Summary

Summary: Leads a small team in the performance of routine tasks associated with grounds management: trains, assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of grounds personnel. Performs a variety of skilled groundskeeping tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs tasks for the management of ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays.

  • Performs weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.

  • Oversees and performs skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; waters lawns and plants by hand as needed.

  • Operates groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.

  • Coordinates and assists with the clearing of trash and other debris.

  • Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences and other areas.

  • Assists management with completion and submittal of weekly tool, equipment and vehicle maintenance reports.

  • Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.

  • Maintains professional written and oral communication with team leader, supervisor and the general public.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management.

  • Ability to operate grounds-related equipment.

  • Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

  • Exposure to: strenuous labor for extended periods of time, heavy equipment, hazardous construction zones and work sites, extreme weather conditions, paint and petroleum products. Work time expectation, 90% of time will be physical labor, 10% training and misc.

Enhance your quality of life through our comprehensive benefits:

  • · Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

  • · 401K with Company Match

  • · Disability Insurance

  • · Life Insurance/AD

  • · Associate Shopping Program

  • · Health and Wellness Programs

  • · Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program

  • · Identify Theft Protection

  • · Pet Insurance

  • · And More…

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_SSC.pdf

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

SSC & Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the facility service industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

SSC

How this job compares

Set against the 7,191 open Team Lead jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17/hr
  • Texas median$22–26/hr66 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–24/hr1,375 hourly ranges

This rate, $17/hr, is 30% below the Texas median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Team Lead hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 741 open Team Lead jobs in Texas and 7,191 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Team Lead postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,686 postings).
Education
1,421 of the 7,191 open Team Lead jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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