Campus Grounds Steward – Part-Time

Hagerstown Community College; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hagerstown Community College is seeking a part-time groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, including lawns, gardens, roadways, sidewalks, bioswales, and athletic fields. The role includes snow removal as needed and involves a mix of independent work and supervision.

This temporary position is up to 29 hours per week and reports to the grounds supervisor. Duties include mowing, pruning, mulching, weed control, leaf removal, trash collection, and outdoor facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma supplemented by specialized landscaping training and 3–5 years of grounds experience.
• Advanced landscaping or horticulture training preferred.
• Knowledge of trees, shrubs, and flowers with suitable planting techniques for the area.
• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and apply safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Mow and edge sidewalks and curbs.
• Prune trees and shrubs.
• Mulch gardens and tree rings.
• Remove weeds and debris from beds and landscaped areas.
• Remove leaves from campus grounds.
• Gather and remove trash from around campus.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, stairs, parking lots, and roadways; apply salt as needed.
• Maintain outdoor athletic facilities with assistance from the Athletics Department.
• Assist with special events and other duties as assigned.
• Remain available for additional assignments during inclement weather or inactivity in groundskeeping.

Skills

Policies & procedures

Tools & equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma + landscaping training

Advanced landscaping training

Job description

Hagerstown Community College is seeking a part-time groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, including lawns, gardens, roadways, sidewalks, bioswales, and athletic fields. The role includes snow removal as needed and involves a mix of independent work and supervision.

This temporary position is up to 29 hours per week and reports to the grounds supervisor. Duties include mowing, pruning, mulching, weed control, leaf removal, trash collection, and outdoor facility upkeep.