Groundskeeper

Job Title

Groundskeeper

Job Description

This position maintains the upkeep of the grounds at Baltimore City Community College. To provide a safe, pleasant and well-maintained environment for students, staff and faculty. Employee must have a working knowledge of general care of grounds; of technique for cultivating, planting, moving and caring for lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees. Employee must have a working knowledge of and skills of assigned tools and equipment. Employee must have the ability to read, write/type and perform basic numerical calculation using a calculator and a computer. Employee must have the ability to understand and follow basic written and oral directions and the ability to communicate with a diverse population.

Responsibilities/Duties

Essential Functions:

• Performs all assigned grounds-related tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest level of integrity of the facilities department and Baltimore City Community College.
• Responsible for the removal of trash, leaves, refuse derides, from college grounds and buildings;
• Maintain clean work area, repair or replace trash receptacles, clean and repair outdoor furniture, signs, and fences;
• Perform mowing, trimming, and edging of the college lawns; irrigates plants, lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubs to ensure professional and quality landscaping.
• Maintain organized work space, tools and equipment storage areas, and inventory of all products.
• Maintain grounds and buildings in satisfactory conditions.
• Assist with grounds keeping projects as assigned.
• Participate as needed in removal of snow and ice, apply ice melting compounds as needed to insure safety and accessibility on campus.
• Must be available for all inclement weather events and special assignments as required to clean curbs, gutters, parking areas, storm drains, holding ponds, storage areas, trucks, vans and grounds equipment, etc...
• Performs routine maintenance of grounds as assigned by supervisor and all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years' of demonstrated experience in groundskeeping services and a solid knowledge of tools and equipment.
• Three years' experience driving a zero turn mower with two references.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' experience in groundskeeping at an institution of higher education
• Knowledge of general maintenance mechanics in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

BCCC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the BCCC community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome

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Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.