Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker

Compensation:

$15.75 per hour, 29 hours per week

Compensation Type:

Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Grade:

NE03

Position Summary

This is a seasonal, part-time position responsible for participating in the maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, and roadway areas.

Seasonal position June - December 2026.

JOB SUMMARY 
 
This position is responsible for participating in the maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, and roadway areas. 
 
MAJOR DUTIES 
 
• Weeds, mulches, fertilizes, sprays, mows and trims laws; rakes leaves; operates mowers and string trimmers to trim and edge grounds. 
 
• Collects trash and debris from grounds; loads and unloads brush, branches and rubbish. 
 
• Participates in snow and ice removal operations. 
 
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment. 
 
• Prunes annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. 
 
• Implements landscape maintenance or renovation projects using appropriate plants and materials. 
 
• Calculates amounts and applies pesticides and herbicides. 
 
• Performs greenhouse duties; plants seeds and transplants seedlings; cuts, arranges and delivers flowers and potted plants to buildings and offices. 
 
• Cares for indoor plants, including potted plants and plantscapes. 
 
• Programs, monitors and inspects irrigation systems; repairs irrigation system as needed. 
 
• Assists in preparations for special events. 
 
• Performs related duties. 
 
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION 
 
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles and practices. 
 
• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles. 
 
• Knowledge of irrigation system operation, maintenance and repair principles. 
 
• Knowledge of greenhouse management principles. 
 
• Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance and snow removal equipment. 
 
• Skill in decision making and problem solving. 
 
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. 
 
• Skill in oral and written communication. 
 
• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 
 
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS 
 
The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results. 
 
GUIDELINES 
 
Guidelines include equipment operation and maintenance manuals, safe work guidelines, and college policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application. 
 
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK 
 
• The work consists of related grounds maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the position. 
 
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of campus grounds. Success in this position contributes to the provision of a safe and well-maintained environment for college operations. 
 
CONTACTS 
 
• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, and members of the general public. 
 
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.