Lead Groundskeeper

JCCC•Overland Park, KS

32d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain landscape plantings to include flower and shrub beds, turfgrass, native grass plantings, trees and tree rings. Work will involve mowing and trimming, weeding and watering shrub and flower beds, mowing and weeding of the native grass areas and tree maintenance. Will assist with snow removal and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma and 3+ years of related experience.
Must possess valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record to be insured to operate college vehicles.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.
Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Responsibilities

Ensure the upkeep of the JCCC grounds to maintain excellent curb appeal.
Maintain shrub beds, tree rings, and flower beds, including weeding, watering, chemical applications, and installing and replacing plant materials.
Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust irrigation systems.
Dispense chemical applications on turf around the entire campus, including preemergent, grub, and insect prevention to trees and shrubs, flower beds, and gravel areas.
Perform winter snow removal on campus by snowplowing, sweeping, shoveling, and applying ice melt, salt, and sand. Be available for all hours for snow emergencies.
Prepare for campus and athletic events, such as graduations, outside athletic rentals, and student events.
Maintain JCCC athletic fields, both turf and synthetic turf.
Perform seasonal landscaping projects, such as tree and shrub removal, replant or trim, dress top soil and re-seed, establish drainage, remove fall leaves, and cut back ornamental grasses.
Maintain signage areas and curbs.
Support other departments with special requests, such as assisting the sustainability team with metal objects or driving a forklift for the Facility Maintenance team.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance with some employer paid options.
Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
14 days of paid holidays
Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
Professional development funding and training opportunities
Mentorship program
Recognition and awards programs
Employee wellness programs