FT Groundskeeper

Paycom - ATS; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County Community College is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper in Nanticoke, PA. You will maintain lawns, perform edging around walkways, prune shrubs, and operate a variety of landscaping equipment on campus.

Responsibilities include lawn care, snow removal, fertilizer spraying, and keeping athletic fields and landscapes well-maintained. A High School diploma and 3 years' experience are required, with knowledge of general groundskeeping methods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years groundskeeping experience.
• Knowledge of general groundskeeping methods.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns using hand, power, or riding mowers.
• Trim and edge around walks, beds, and walls.
• Collect and remove litter from campus grounds.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn mowing

Tree & shrub pruning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

# FT GroundskeeperLegal Address - Nanticoke, PA 18634End Date 10/18/2026## OverviewSalary Range$32,881.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School## DescriptionCuts lawns using hand, power mower, or riding mower; responsible for trimming and edging around walks, flower beds, and walls, using clippers and edging tools; collects and removes garbage from outside containers, parking lots, and perimeter of campus property; prunes shrubs and trees using power tools, hand tools, and chain saws; cuts down trees and shreds branches using a power shredder; sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide; rakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter using rake or broom; shovels snow from walks and driveways using trucks, riding mowers, or snow blowers; plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; waters lawn and shrubs using hose or activating, fixed or portable sprinkler system; landscapes new areas by shoveling and raking topsoil; operates tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn roller; prepares and maintains athletic fields, campus gazebos, decks, landscapes and signs; paints parking lot lines, curbs, gates, and signs; repairs and/or replaces guard rails; installs and/or repairs sidewalks, curbs, and pavement; operates jack hammer, power auger, lawn edger, tractor, loader/backhoe, salter spreaders, and other related equipment; routine cleaning of grounds equipment; as needed, operates college equipment such as forklift, bucket truck, high lift and backhoe.**Non-Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities**---N/ALuzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.## Qualifications**Education:** High School Graduate**Experience:** Three (3) years appropriate work experience**Skills:** Knowledge of general grounds keeping methods