Maintenance Technician/Level 1/Groundskeeper Job at Hagerstown Community College, Hagerstown, MD

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  • Hagerstown Community College
  • Hagerstown, MD

Job Description

DUTIES: 

Performs grounds keeping, landscaping and minor maintenance duties.

  • Minor mowing and edging sidewalks and curbs.
  • Prune trees and shrubs.
  • Mulch gardens and tree rings.
  • Remove weeds and unwanted debris in gardens and landscaped areas.
  • Remove leaves.
  • Gather and remove trash around campus.
  • Operate a variety of landscaping equipment. Mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaw, Bed Edger.
  • Operate larger equipment: trucks, dump trucks, tractors, large and small backhoe, Mini excavator, Kubota UTV, Bobcat Toolcat machine.
  • Minor maintenance and repairs on grounds equipment.
  • Operate and maintain irrigation system on soccer field.
  • Remove snow from all sidewalks, stairs, parking lots, and roadways. Apply salt when required.
  • Maintain outdoor athletic facilities with the help of athletic department.
  • Assist with special events and other duties as assigned.
  • During inclement weather and periods of inactivity in the area of grounds keeping the employee will remain available for additional assignments from their direct supervisor.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma supplemented by specialized training in landscaping and 3-5 years of experience maintaining grounds and outdoor facilities.
  • Advanced training in landscaping or horticulture preferred.
  • Knowledge of trees, shrubs, flowers and planting and growing techniques suitable for this area.
  • Experience in operation and routine servicing of lawn and landscaping equipment, irrigation, basic plumbing and electrical. Knowledge and skills is highly desirable.
  • Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety procedures or any equivalent combination of experiences and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Read, understand, and follow policies and procedures. Follow oral and written directions. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and sketches.
  • Safely and effectively operate tools and equipment used in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Know and apply safely codes and regulations.
  • Keep simple records and reports and work from oral and written directions.
  • Lift 50 pounds without assistance and heavy items with assistance. Required to perform strenuous manual task for long periods of time in both hot and cold weather.
  • Work independently in the absence of detailed instructions when necessary and work under direct supervision from grounds supervisor when required.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
  • Possess, or willing to acquire, valid and applicable licenses and permits for application of lawn and garden herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizer.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:


For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit HCC's employment page at


Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585 or email hr@hagerstowncc.edu.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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