Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead (S03451)

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Montgomery College in Germantown seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead to supervise staff and perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, pruning, litter removal, and snow/ice tasks during inclement weather.

The role requires prior lead experience in commercial landscaping, a valid Class C license, and ability to operate heavy equipment. Includes benefits and retirement participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with education, training and experience providing understanding of the trade and duties.
• Three years of hands-on lead/foreman experience in commercial landscape or grounds maintenance.
• Experience operating snow removal equipment such as tractors and trucks with blades.
• Valid Class C Driver's License with endorsements if applicable.
• Equivalent education/education verification for non-U.S. degrees may be required.
• Background check and degree verification; Maryland State Retirement System participation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and instruction to assigned staff.
• Receive and delegate work assignments and review/inspect the work of staff.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance including graffiti/trash removal and landscaping tasks.
• Maintain landscaped areas: mowing, edging, seeding, fertilizing, pruning, and debris removal.
• Clean parking lots and sidewalks, maintain aquatic areas, and remove dead animals.
• Operate vehicles and various tools/equipment; perform basic repairs/maintenance on equipment.
• Process work orders and assist with special events (e.g., Commencement).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crew supervision

Snow removal equipment operation

Lawn equipment operation

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Snow removal equipment (tractors/trucks)

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Germantown has an immediate need for Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00 – 2:30pm. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt, grade 17 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance and instruction to assigned staff.
• Receive and delegate work assignments as well as review/inspect the work of assigned staff.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance work such as graffiti and trash removal (recycled and bulk items), which may include bio-hazardous material.
• Maintain landscaped areas including but not limited to mowing, edging, seeding, fertilizing, and pruning, along with leaf and debris removal.
• Clean parking lots and sidewalks of debris.
• Maintain and repair aquatic areas throughout the year.
• Remove dead animals from campus grounds.
• During inclement weather, remove snow and ice as mandated.
• Keep storm drains free of debris to prevent water build up.
• Perform maintenance and minor equipment repairs such as tune-ups, belt changes, tire repairs, tool sharpening, and adding or changing fluids.
• Operate vehicles and various types of tools and equipment.
• Process work orders and assist other skilled trades.
• Assist with special events such as the Annual Commencement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and any combination of education, training, and experience providing understanding of the trade and the ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Three years of hands-on experience in a lead position or as a crew foreman or front-line supervisor in commercial professional landscape or grounds maintenance, including knowledge and application of operation and maintenance of lawn equipment, planting and maintenance of plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Experience operating snow removal equipment such as tractors and trucks with blades.
• The incumbent must possess and maintain at all times a valid Class C Driver's License from the applicant's state of residence, with mandatory endorsements if applicable.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
• As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire: Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $21.36 - $26.71 hourly. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $32.05.

Financial Disclosure

No

Our benefits package includes:

• generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
• If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff. Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Thank you for your interest in working at Montgomery College! If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management by calling 240-567-5353 or emailing [e-mail]. As an applicant for employment with Montgomery College, you have rights and protections under federal, state, and local employment laws. Complete versions of applicable federal, state, and other employment posters and notices are available online. Visit Workplace Posters to access applicable notices and posters in PDF format, which are available in English and Spanish. For your convenience, view Applicant Employment Rights and Notices. Montgomery College is Maryland’s premier community college, serving more than 40,000 students each year through credit courses and beyond credit programs. Montgomery College is one of Maryland’s most diverse community colleges, which includes more than 164 nations represented in our student body. Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success. Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering inclusivity and belonging among our student body, faculty, and staff. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Montgomery College will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations, with at least two weeks’ advance notice. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management by calling 240-567-5353 or emailing [e-mail]. Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.