Groundskeeper (Posting Extended)

Posting Details

Position Summary 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 within 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. 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 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 a 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 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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Open Ended Question Applicant, it is important that you read the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not, you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The Special Instructions to the Applicants is located on this job announcement.

Did you read and understand the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" in its entirety? Yes No

Before submitting your application, did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirement and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement? Yes No

If an unofficial transcript is required for this position it must be attached to your application or otherwise your application will be disqualified. Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application? Yes No Transcript is not required for this job

Minimum Requirement 1 Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No

Minimum 2 Do you have six months of full-time or equivalent groundskeeping work experience? Yes No

Minimum Requirement 3 Do you possess a valid unrestricted drivers license? Yes No

Preferred Qualification 1 Do you have a minimum of two years of full-time or equivalent experience in an educational institution? Yes No

Preferred 2 Do you have one year of full-time or equivalent groundskeeping work experience? Yes No

Preferred 3 Do you have a Herbicides or Pesticides license? Yes No

Preferred Qualification 4 Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language? Yes No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter

Optional Documents Unofficial Transcripts Other Document Veterans Preference if applicable Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Licenses