Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician

cccneb.edu; Hastings, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No employee premiums for Health/Dental

Retirement contribution 9% (staff) /

Vacation accrual 1.5 days/month + paid

Winter break (staff)

Job summary

Central Community College is hiring a Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician at the Hastings campus. You will perform groundskeeping, landscaping, and maintenance to keep the campus safe, clean, and welcoming for students and staff.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Nebraska State Applicator's license (category 04). Experience in groundskeeping and basic maintenance is preferred; the position is full-time with benefits and winter break provisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Nebraska State Applicator license with category 04 - Ornamental & Turf Pest Control required.
• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, and basic maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, landscape, mulch, weed, and manage lawn irrigation tasks.
• Operate mowers, trimmers, tillers and snow removal equipment; maintain tools.
• Assist with general maintenance, painting and minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Landscaping

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Mowers

Power tools

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician

Central Community College provides an awesome benefit package to full-time employees!

• No employee premiums for Health/Dental Insurance; CCC pays 100% of the premium cost regardless of elected coverage level.
• Retirement contribution from CCC 9% (staff) and up to 10% (faculty).
• Staff: Vacation accrual of 1.5 days/month and paid holidays, including a week long winter break.
• Faculty: 175 day contract.

Requisition Details

Position Information EEO Statement Central Community College, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, CCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

Central Community College is an EOE. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), CCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

Central Community College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Job Title Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician Campus Hastings Other Full-time or Part-time? Full Time Department Campus President Classification Hourly Exempt / Non Exempt Status Non-Exempt Grant Funded No Degree Required High School Diploma / GED Degree Preferred Associate Experience Required 1 year Estimated Hours per Week 40 Salary Posting Number P01685

Position Summary Information Qualifications Required High School Diploma or Equivalent

General Summary Will be responsible for performing groundskeeping, landscaping, and maintenance duties. Performs tasks necessary to maintain the campus safely, clean, and presentable to provide a comfortable learning and working environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Will perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Essential Functions Responsible for groundskeeping duties, including mowing, trimming, landscaping, mulching, weeding, working on lawn irrigation system, planting, proper tree pruning. Take part in landscape bed installs. Take part in design and installs of annual flower plantings. Keeps grounds free of trash, monitors, and dumps exterior trash receptacles.

Essential Functions Responsible for fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide applications. A Nebraska State Applicator's License, and a category 04 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control are required. Keep an inventory of chemicals and ensure correct labeling and storage is maintained.

Essential Functions Operates power machines such as mowers, trimmers, tillers, aerial lifts, chainsaws and other types of equipment. Performs general maintenance to groundskeeping equipment. Will convert and prep equipment for snow removal during the winter months.

Essential Functions May assist with routine preventative and emergency maintenance tasks to include but not limited to: lubrication, filter replacement, and bulb replacement. Assist in tasks relating to repair and maintenance, including painting, carpet repair, and PM's for roofs.

Essential Functions Removes snow from campus sidewalks, streets, and parking lots and applies ice melt by hand or equipment. Will operate and perform the general maintenance on assigned snow removal equipment and provide information to maintain campus snow logs.

Essential Functions Sets up chairs and other furnishings in the proper format for special events such as graduation, workshops, and seminars.

Essential Functions Operates power and hand tools, cleans and maintains tool and work area.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 10/07/2026 Close Date 10/28/2026 Approximate starting date of employment 11/30/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Highest Degree Obtained Transcript