Groundskeeper (Temporary Position)

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College's fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland's most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

This is a temporary position for 37.5 hours a week. Expected duration of position assignment is September 2025-February 2026. There is no expectation of continued employment beyond February 2026. This is an onsite position. The College reserves the right to end the assignment prior to February 2026 based on organizational needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an onsite position.

The Groundskeeper participates in ensuring campus grounds are maintained in a safe and efficient manner through the execution of the following duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, planting, and mulching.
• Ensures grounds trash receptacles and fugitive trash are gathered and disposed of daily.
• Assists in snow removal activities.
• Performs inspection of equipment and vehicles prior to use. Coordinates maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Participates in all required safety and occupational training courses and meetings.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Complies with all College rules and policies.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assists other departments dependent upon need.
• Performs jumpstart of vehicles for students, faculty and staff.
• Performs golf cart maintenance.
• Assists in various construction work.
• Assists in inventory/order parts, supplies.
• Assists in keeping vehicle maintenance records.
• Assists athletics in various duties.
• Assists in moving furniture, supplies to/from various offices, classrooms.
• Performs pest control.
• Assists in event setup/teardown.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior grounds experience preferred. Working experience in a college or university setting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skills/Training: Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and procedures.
• Proficiencies: Some proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook,

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Scheduling Requirements: Ability to work flexible schedule during inclement weather, and special events that may require evening and Saturday and Sunday work hours.
• Shift: 7am-3pm

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and sitting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record. The worker will be subject to dust, noise, fumes, and odors. The worker will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Safety equipment will be provided where needed and required to be worn or used.

General Benefits:

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

The hourly rate for the position is $20/hr.

Posted on 8/6/2025. Based on the critical need to fill the assignment, a review of resumes will be done as they are received.

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

• We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.