Multicampus Grounds & Landscape Coordinator

Metropolitan-Community-College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Coordinator to oversee exterior landscapes across MCC districts and manage daily grounds operations, athletic field maintenance, and seasonal projects.

The role requires coordinating between MCC–Penn Valley and MCC–Maple Woods campuses, with regular travel. Candidates should have at least 5 years in grounds management and hold a pesticide applicator license or be able to obtain one within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of grounds and landscape management experience.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external vendors to maintain campus landscape health and safety.
• Manage turf maintenance including aeration, fertilization, and irrigation scheduling.
• Oversee planting, pruning, and health monitoring of trees, shrubs, and beds.
• Assist with winter weather response plans and seasonal landscape rotations.
• Implement sustainable landscaping practices to reduce water use.
• Manage grounds fleet procurement, maintenance, and operation.
• Assist in budgeting for grounds operations and supervise contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant identification

Soil health

Pest & disease management

OSHA/SDS knowledge

PPE knowledge

Sustainable landscaping

Climate adaptations

Read landscape design plans

Communication

Team coordination

Budget awareness

Public interaction

Inspection skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years grounds/landscape management experience

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain in 6 months)

Valid Driver’s License

Associate’s Degree in Horticulture / Landscape Management / Turf Science or related field

CGM certification or Landscape Industry Certified Technician

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Hydraulic systems

Backhoe

Skid steer

Zero-turn mower

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Coordinator to oversee exterior landscapes across MCC districts and manage daily grounds operations, athletic field maintenance, and seasonal projects.

The role requires coordinating between MCC–Penn Valley and MCC–Maple Woods campuses, with regular travel. Candidates should have at least 5 years in grounds management and hold a pesticide applicator license or be able to obtain one within 6 months.