Campus Grounds & Equipment Specialist

Lancaster Bible College; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Bible College is seeking a Grounds & Equipment Technician to maintain and enhance the appearance, safety, and functionality of campus grounds and outdoor spaces. You will perform mowing, landscape maintenance, snow removal, and campus event support, while also handling preventative maintenance and repairs of grounds equipment and vehicles.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years in grounds maintenance, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, equipment operation, or a related field.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs of grounds equipment.
• Experience with small engine repair.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Welding experience (MIG and/or Stick) preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, planting, pruning, and general landscape maintenance.
• Maintain campus grounds to provide a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment.
• Operate grounds equipment including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, skid loaders, and related equipment.
• Assist with campus events, setup activities, and seasonal grounds projects.
• Maintain lawns, landscapes, planting beds, sidewalks, parking lots, athletic fields, and other campus outdoor areas.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, servicing, and minor repairs on grounds equipment and departmental vehicles.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues related to small engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and related equipment.
• Coordinate major repairs and service work with external vendors when required.
• Maintain service records, equipment inventories, vehicle registrations, and inspection documentation.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and recycling of fuels, oils, antifreeze, and other maintenance materials.
• Operate snowplows, salt spreaders, and snow-removal equipment.
• Participate in storm response, snow removal, weather emergencies, and after-hours campus operations.
• Supervise and train student employees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participation in on-call responsibilities for snow events, storm response, emergency campus operations, and after-hours grounds or equipment-related emergencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Prioritization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Welding

Job description

Lancaster Bible College is seeking a Grounds & Equipment Technician to maintain and enhance the appearance, safety, and functionality of campus grounds and outdoor spaces. You will perform mowing, landscape maintenance, snow removal, and campus event support, while also handling preventative maintenance and repairs of grounds equipment and vehicles.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years in grounds maintenance, and a valid driver’s license.