Grounds Technician

Butler County Community College; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

Life insurance

KPRS retirement

Paid time off

Tuition exemption

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Butler Community College is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain grounds, roads, walkways and outdoor athletic facilities, and to move furniture and supplies between off-campus sites. The role reports to the Roads and Grounds Supervisor and offers a generous benefits package.

The position is full time with a pay rate of $16.25/hr. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Kansas driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds while operating grounds

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, roads, walkways and outside athletic facilities.
• Move furniture and supplies and transport materials between sites.
• Operate grounds equipment and perform related maintenance.
• Assist with emergencies and outside tasks as needed.

Skills

Good working relationship

Horticulture

Concrete work

Welding knowledge

Irregular hours

Clean and neat

Willingness to learn

Valid Kansas driver’s license

Lift 75 pounds

Grounds equipment operation

Injury prevention

Artificial turf maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Grounds Technician is assigned to maintain the grounds, roads, walkways and outside athletic facilities; move furniture and supplies; and transport materials between the off-campus sites. The position is under the supervision of the Roads and Grounds Supervisor.
Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

• Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid LTD insurance
• KPERS retirement
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays - including time off during spring break and winter break)
• Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
• Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)

Nature of Position

Full Time

Hourly rate of pay

$16.25/hr

Open Date

08/07/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Qualifications

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Required knowledge and skills

• A. Maintain a good working relationship.
• B. Knowledge of horticulture, welding and concrete work.
• C. Willingness to work irregular hours under extreme conditions.
• D. Must be clean and neat.
• E. Ability to learn grounds work or previous experience.
• F. Valid Kansas driver's license.
• G. Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• H. Knowledge of grounds equipment operation.
• I. Injury Prevention – Ability to identify unsafe working conditions.
• J. Knowledge in the maintenance, repair, and care of artificial turf.

Required experience

Prior experience working in lawn care, or similar, is preferred.

Required educational background

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have reliable transportation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have knowledge and experience with the operation and maintenance of grounds equipment
  • No
  • Yes
• * Are you able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk briskly, without fatigue, for short periods of time (10-15 minutes)?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Sure
• * Do you have knowledge or experience with the application of herbicides, pesticides or fertilizer.
  • No
  • Yes
• * Do you have knowledge and experience in construction, fabrication, welding, framing, and/or concrete work?
  • No experience in these areas
  • Experience in construction
  • Experience in fabrication
  • Experience in welding
  • Experience in framing
  • Experience in concrete work
• * Are you willing to work outside normal working hours when needed (i.e. emergencies, last minute coverage, ice/snow removal)?
  • No
  • Yes
• * How would you rate your computer skills?
  • average
  • good
  • proficient
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • PHD