Job description
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Groundskeeper (reposted 11.23.2022)
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Standard
Anticipated Days
Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hours
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Anticipated Hours per Week
40
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
Job Description Summary
Performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of campus grounds including mowing grass, weed eating, trimming shrubs, raking and sweeping, watering lawns, and weeding of ornamental beds. Snow removal and assisting other departments in Plant Operations.
Duties
1. Operates college vehicles and powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles.
2. Mows, trims, and edges lawns using commercial mowers, weed eaters/trimmers, and edgers, and performs cleanup.
3. Removes snow and ice from walks, steps, driveways, parking lots, and spreads ice melt, salt, and sand as needed.
4. Maintains lawns, trees, and flower beds by mulching, aerating, weeding, trimming limbs, hedging shrubs/hedges, trimming or
edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
5. Operates hand tools and power tools, for example, shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge/brush trimmers, axes, shears,
pruners, and chain saws.
6. Gathers and removes trash and litter across campus.
7. Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizer, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
8. Maintains or repairs tools and equipment using hand or power tools.
9. Removes leaves on campus.
10. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
11. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
12. Performs other duties deemed necessary by upper management.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. High School Diploma or equivalent;
2. Six months of full-time or equivalent groundskeeping experience;
3. Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
2. Six months of full-time or equivalent groundskeeping experience;
3. Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two years of full-time or equivalent experience in an educational institution;
2. One year of full-time or equivalent groundskeeping experience;
3. Herbicides, Pesticides, or Forklift Licenses;
4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
2. One year of full-time or equivalent groundskeeping experience;
3. Herbicides, Pesticides, or Forklift Licenses;
4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
Application Selection Process
- Technical Support Tips
2. Upload Required Documents:
When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT
If selected for hire:
If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
2. Transcripts outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five
locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore
employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, and Support for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
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. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
12/05/2022
Start Date
01/09/2023
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
$34,284
Total Compensation
Total Compensation: $53,560
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.5% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.5% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Benefits Summary
- Medical and Pharmacy Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Death Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Policies
- Professional Liability
- Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
- Sick Leave of 12 days per year
- Holiday Leave
- All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
- Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- State Employees Credit Union membership
- Employee Assistance Network
- Annual Flex Benefit
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Longevity Pay
- Educational Attainment
Questions
A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the
Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at
hr@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
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