Grounds (Custodian)

Northampton Community College; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Retirement contribution

NCC tuition waiver

Paid time off

Job summary

Northampton Community College is seeking a Grounds (Custodian) to maintain campus grounds and building interiors. Responsibilities include mowing, planting care, snow removal, floor care, cleaning of restrooms, windows, and completing routine maintenance.

The role supports a safe, clean, welcoming environment for students and staff. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license, with at least three years of custodial or grounds experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalency; Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and supplies; basic maintenance knowledge; able to follow written and oral instructions; able to operate snow-removal equipment and work outdoors in weather conditions.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in custodial services or grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds upkeep: mowing, seeding, fertilizing, pruning, watering, etc.; operate vehicles and equipment; remove debris; manage snow/ice removal; maintain outdoor athletic areas.
• Perform building upkeep: floor care, cleaning, waxing, window cleaning, furniture care, restrooms, and reporting repairs; assist with room setup.
• Operate campus vehicles for deliveries; assist with starting vehicles; support special assignments reflecting institutional goals.

Skills

Cleaning materials

Maintenance tools

Instruction following

Snow removal equipment

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Efficiency

Ladder & man lift

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Grounds (Custodian)

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 https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.

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.

Posting will close on: 10/23/2026. No further applications will be accepted on or after this date.

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.

Responsible to the immediate supervisor for performance of assigned responsibilities.

Performance Standards

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

The College offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees.

• comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision)
• a College retirement contribution
• NCC tuition waiver
• time off

Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/employee-benefits/index.html for more details on the full array of benefits.

Schedule

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

Title IX

Title IX Please visit www.northampton.edu/titleix for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources.

Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is currently available online.

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as : campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy will be provided upon request.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stop by the NCC Public Safety Office at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 610.861.5588 or emailing [e-mail].

We appreciate your interest in employment at Northampton Community College and wish you the best in your career search.