Groundskeeper/Mechanic Helper

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Maintain all College exterior campus areas including lawns, fields, sidewalks, streets, driveways, parking lots, parking garages, drainage areas, flower beds and wooded areas in a neat, clean, aesthetically pleasing and safe condition.

* Clean trash from all paved and highly cultivated areas daily.
* Remove trash from campus exterior trashcans daily.
* Daily cleaning of the parking deck.
* Cut wooded areas as necessary.
* Mulch beds as necessary.
* Prune and trim trees, shrubs and other plants as necessary.
* Plant foliage, flowers, grass and other items as required.
* Assist with preventive maintenance of grounds equipment by checking fluid levels, belts, and other items.
* Perform light mechanical work for preventive maintenance inspect diagnose locate and perform and minor mechanical repair in servicing vehicles and equipment ( oil changes, checking, light bulbs, brake adjustment, tire inflation in cars, vans, John Deere gators, Kubota, tractors, bobcat vehicles, snowplow pumps and equipment and small pick-up trucks used in facilities.
* Remove snow and apply salt as weather requires.
* Assist other departments in Plant Operations with set-ups, moving for special events and other work as required.
* Maintain the track and field as needed.
* Repair/replace fences and locate outdoor signage as directed.
* Assist with minor repair parking lots, pathway, parking garages and bricks in the quads. Check and remove ice from paved surfaces as directed.
* Remove leaves.
* Weed flowerbeds.
* Assist with maintaining rain gardens and retention ponds.
* Perform other related duties as required.

* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* One year of experience in commercial or institutional grounds keeping.
* College or university experience preferred.
* Knowledge of proper grounds keeping practices and procedures for plants, shrubs, trees, streets and parking lots.
* Knowledge of snow removal procedures.
* OSHA Safety Regulations.
* Knowledge of use and minor repairs and maintenance of tractors, mowers, sprayers, snow plows and removal equipment, trimmers, spreaders, trucks, bush cutters, edger, aerator, chain saw, back pack blower, push mower, hand mechanical tools, electric vehicles and other grounds equipment.
* Mechanical knowledge working with tractors and John Deere gators etc.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Valid Maryland driver's license.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
* Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
* Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

* Daily lifting up to 75 pounds and occasional more
* Many facets of job require physical strength and stamina to perform heavy tasks for long periods of time.
* Requires performing regular job functions in an environment, which includes exposure to continuous physical elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure to minor injuries or health hazards.
* Drive mobile equipment as needed.
* Daily operation of motorized and mechanical equipment.
* Exposure to extreme weather conditions; heat, snow, rain, sleet, wind, cold.
* Most work done out of doors.
* Schedule changes based on the needs of the College and long hours to complete/perform scheduled or emergency functions/projects
* Work schedule is 5 days a week.
* Daily exposure to noise at high levels.
* Dust and debris from mowing and cleaning.
* Wear protective equipment.

SOME OVERTIME IS REQUIRED. LEAVE APPROVAL MAY BE LIMITED DURING PEAK ACTIVITY PERIODS.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.