Grounds Maintenance Worker (S13314)

Montgomery College

3d•$19 - $24

About The Position

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, has an immediate need for a full-time, Grounds Maintenance Worker. The standard work schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Adjustments to the schedule will be required to accommodate weather related concerns as they arise. This is a bargaining, non-exempt, grade 15 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. Under supervision and/or direction, this position is responsible for providing a clean and pleasant environment for the College community. Work is outside in all manner of weather as needed. Incumbents should be hardworking, conscious and patient. Contacts and interaction vary and may involve multiple constituencies such as College employees, students, vendors, and the public, providing information, service, and assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience.
Working knowledge of the 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.
Valid Class C driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.
Any combination of education, training and/or experience providing understanding of the field and the ability to perform the duties of the job.

Responsibilities

Maintain campus grounds by providing a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for the College community.
Landscaping (mowing, blowing, trimming, sidewalk edging, maintenance of beds, planting, seeding, pruning, leaf and debris removal).
Operating campus vehicles as well as maintaining heavy industrial type and other equipment (tune-ups, changing of belts, tire repair, sharpening of tools and adding/changing fluids), and inspecting equipment to ensure it is safe, in good working order, ready for use each time, and properly secured after each use.
Removal of dead animals, graffiti and trash (recycled and bulk items).
Cleanup of parking lots and sidewalks.
Additional responsibilities include removal of snow and ice during inclement weather, as well as removal of debris around storm drains.
Assist with special events such as the annual commencement and the security department during emergencies.
Other duties as assigned.