Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead (S03451)

Job Description Montgomery College, Germantown has an immediate need for Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00 – 2:30pm. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt, grade 17 position. Job Description Montgomery College, Germantown has an immediate need for Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00 – 2:30pm. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt, grade 17 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. Duties Include But Are Not Limited To Provide guidance and instruction to assigned staff. Receive and delegate work assignments as well as review/inspect the work of assigned staff. Perform routine grounds maintenance work such as graffiti and trash removal (recycled and bulk items), which may include bio-hazardous material. Maintain landscaped areas including but not limited to mowing, edging, seeding, fertilizing, and pruning, along with leaf and debris removal. Clean parking lots and sidewalks of debris. Maintain and repair aquatic areas throughout the year. Remove dead animals from campus grounds. During inclement weather, remove snow and ice as mandated. Keep storm drains free of debris to prevent water build up. Perform maintenance and minor equipment repairs such as tune-ups, belt changes, tire repairs, tool sharpening, and adding or changing fluids. Operate vehicles and various types of tools and equipment. Process work orders and assist other skilled trades. Assist with special events such as the Annual Commencement. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED and any combination of education, training, and experience providing understanding of the trade and the ability to perform the duties of the job. Three years of hands‑on experience in a lead position or as a crew foreman or front‑line supervisor in commercial professional landscape or grounds maintenance, including knowledge and application of operation and maintenance of lawn equipment, planting and maintenance of plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Experience operating snow removal equipment such as tractors and trucks with blades. The incumbent must possess and maintain at all times a valid Class C Driver's License from the applicant's state of residence, with mandatory endorsements if applicable. The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application. Hiring Range $21.36 - $26.71 hourly. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $32.05. Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes. Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation. Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff. Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace. Financial Disclosure: No Closing Date Thursday, October 22, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery College