Grounds (Custodian)

Northampton Community College; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement contribution

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Northampton Community College is seeking a Grounds Custodian to join the Grounds team. Primary duties involve maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment, with custodial tasks as secondary duties. The role supports a high-lives-quality campus and requires reliable, hardworking individuals.

Responsibilities include outdoor maintenance, building cleanliness, and vehicle operation as needed. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:30 am–3:00 pm; benefits and state-of-the-art facilities offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and grounds maintenance basics.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; operate snow-removal equipment.
• Minimum of three years' custodial or grounds maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Grounds upkeep: grade, seed, fertilize, cut grass, water, prune, rake; operate equipment for maintenance; clean debris; remove snow/ice; assist in outdoor sports area prep.
• Building upkeep: mop, sweep, scrub, wax floors; clean restrooms and windows; move furniture; report repairs; replace lights as needed.
• Operate college vehicles for pickups/deliveries and assist with starting vehicles on campus.
• Prepare a list of special assignments aligned with institutional goals.

Skills

Cleaning materials

Grounds maintenance basics

Oral and written instructions

Snow-removal equipment

Outdoor work in weather

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Validated driver's license

Tools

Snow-removal equipment

Ladders

Auto-scrubbers/maintenance equipment

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit .

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Grounds (Custodian)

This posting will close on:

10/23/2026

No further applications will be accepted on or after this date

Summary

This position is part of the Grounds team, with primary duties in grounds maintenance. Custodial tasks are secondary.

Primary Function

To perform varied duties necessary for the proper maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• (1) Perform duties related to grounds upkeep: grade, seed, fertilize, cultivate, cut grass, water, prune, rake and overall ground care; operate vehicles and power equipment as necessary to perform duties and perform routine maintenance of equipment; police college grounds for paper and other debris; watch for pests, diseases, and other deteriorating agents and take necessary steps for their eradication; remove snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, roadways, and parking areas using snow blowers, snow plows, snow shovels, and spread snowmelt chemicals; operate equipment as needed for snow removal from college property; assist in preparation of lining outdoor athletic areas; maintain baseball diamonds, outdoor tennis, and basketball courts.
• (2) Perform duties related to building upkeep as assigned: mop, sweep, shampoo, scrub, wax and strip floors and other surfaces using auto-scrubbers, buffers, extractors, bonnet machines, pressure washers, and vacuums; renovate, renew, and paint as required; clean and dust furniture, fixtures, windows, doors, trim and related furnishings; wax furniture as required; clean and service restrooms, smoking urns and ashtrays; wash and/or clean windows; door-glass, chalkboards, whiteboards, and electronic screens; collect debris removed from buildings and place in containers for removal, recycle all applicable materials properly, lock and unlock doors; report items that require repair; move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as directed; set up rooms for meetings and other activities. Follow instructions regarding the use of cleaning chemicals. Replace lights as needed.
• (3) Operate a motor vehicle in pick-up, delivery, and transportation of people, mail, and other deliveries as required; assist with starting vehicles on college property using jumper cables and jump starter.
• (4) Implement special responsibilities: prepare a list of special assignments that reflect institutional and individual goals and ambitions appropriate to the position.

Organizational Relationships

Responsible to the immediate supervisor for performance of assigned responsibilities.

Performance Standards

Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when (1) responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level to ensure proper maintenance of buildings, ground and equipment; (2) effective cooperative relationships exist with other staff members, students and community members.

Qualifications

(1) Education: (a) High school graduate or equivalency, (b) Possession of an unexpired validated driver's license. (2) Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: (a) Knowledge of cleaning materials and supplies; (b) Knowledge of basic methods, supplies and tools used in maintenance of grounds; (c) Ability to carry out oral and written instructions; (d) Knowledge of routine equipment maintenance; (e) Knowledge of or ability to learn how to operate snow-removal equipment, and ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions; (f) Ability to work effectively with staff, students and community members; (g) Ability to carry out responsibilities efficiently; (h) Ability to climb ladder and use man lift; (i) Ability to pick up and carry 50 lbs. (3) Experience: (a) Minimum of three years' experience in building custodial services and/or grounds maintenance; (b) Demonstrated competency to perform job responsibilities.

Benefits

The College offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution, NCC tuition waiver, and time off. Please visit for more details on the full array of benefits.

Schedule

M - F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm