Groundskeeper (Posting Extended)

Information Position Title:
Groundskeeper (Posting Extended)

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 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 :
1. Operates college-owned vehicles and powered grounds equipment, including commercial mowers, tractors, and twin-axle vehicles, in a safe and responsible manner.
2. Mows, trims, and edges, and maintains lawns using commercial mowers, weed trimmers, and edgers, and performs site cleanup following grounds maintenance activities.
3. Maintains lawns, trees and flower beds by mulching, aerating, weeding, trimming limbs, hedging shrubs/hedges, trimming or edging around flower beds, walks and walls.
4. 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.
5. Collects and removes trash, debris, and litter throughout campus grounds to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
6. 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.
7. Reports maintenance or repairs to Maintenance Mechanic to fix.
8. Removes leaves and organic debris from campus grounds on a routine and seasonal basis.
9. Performs sweeping operations using powered equipment to maintain campus cleanliness.

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 work experience;
3. Valid unrestricted drivers 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 work experience;
3. Herbicides or Pesticides 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:

1. 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 regions premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.

With four 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
• 1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

• 71 degrees
• 30 diplomas
• 122 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!

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):
03/20/2026

Start Date:
04/27/2026

Keep Open Until Filled:
Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable):
$35,664

Total Compensation:
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 24.67% 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 Techs 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 homes 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 ... .

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!