Groundskeeper (Posting Extended)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College seeks a Groundskeeper to perform routine tasks maintaining campus grounds for appearance, safety, and functionality. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, pruning, raking and sweeping walkways, watering, and bed maintenance.

Assists with snow/ice removal and supports during campus events and emergencies. The role supports diverse facilities operations and contributes to a welcoming campus environment with adherence to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of full‑time or equivalent groundskeeping work experience.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates college-owned vehicles and grounds equipment safely.
• Mows, trims, edges lawns, and cleans site after maintenance activities.
• Maintains lawns, trees and flower beds including mulching, weeding, and pruning.
• Uses hand and power tools for grounds maintenance and sidewalk/parking lot work.
• Collects trash and maintains campus cleanliness.
• Applies fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides following safety guidelines.
• Reports maintenance or repairs to the Maintenance Mechanic.

Skills

Foreign language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license

Job description

Position Summary

Performs a variety of routine and seasonal tasks to maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of campus grounds. Responsibilities include mowing lawns, trimming and edging, weed control, pruning shrubs, raking and sweeping walkways, watering lawns and landscaped areas, and maintaining ornamental beds. Assists with snow and ice removal as needed to ensure safe pedestrian and vehicular access. Provides support to other departments within Plant Operations and Facilities Support during campus events, emergencies, or special projects as assigned.

Duties

• Operates college-owned vehicles and powered grounds equipment, including commercial mowers, tractors, and twin-axle vehicles, in a safe and responsible manner.
• Mows, trims, and edges lawns using commercial mowers, weed trimmers, and edgers, and performs site cleanup following grounds maintenance activities.
• Maintains lawns, trees and flower beds by mulching, aerating, weeding, trimming limbs, hedging shrubs/hedges, trimming or edging around flower beds, walks and walls.
• Uses hand and power tools, including but not limited to shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers, axes, shears, pruners, and chainsaws, to complete assigned tasks. Also operates the machinery for sidewalks and parking lots.
• Collects and removes trash, debris, and litter throughout campus grounds to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Mixes, applies and distributes fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders in accordance with safety guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Reports maintenance or repairs to Maintenance Mechanic to fix.
• Removes leaves and organic debris from campus grounds on a routine and seasonal basis.
• Performs sweeping operations using powered equipment to maintain campus cleanliness.
• Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
• Performs other duties deemed necessary by upper management.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of full‑time or equivalent groundskeeping work experience.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of full‑time or equivalent experience in an educational institution.
• One year of full‑time or equivalent groundskeeping work experience.
• Herbicides or Pesticides Licenses.
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Benefits Summary

The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. The College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.