Groundskeeper

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title: Groundskeeper

Requisition Number: SCL00414

General Description

Under the direction of the Coordinator, Environmental Services, the Groundskeeper performs various tasks related to the maintenance of the exterior grounds of the College campus to ensure the environment is clean, orderly, and safe throughout all seasons. Primary responsibilities include cutting and maintaining lawns and grass, raking leaves and caring for plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs, minor servicing of fixtures, loading/unloading supplies; trash and snow/ice removal; and other similar duties. This position is considered an “essential employee” in accordance with the College’s Emergency Operations Plan.

College Intro

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of external grounds and walkways using hand tools, small trucks and equipment.
• Empty trash containers and remove trash, leaves and other debris from walkway and seating areas.
• Conduct simple servicing and maintenance of FF & E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment).
• Maintain college lawn through planting, mulching, weeding, mowing, and trimming using various types of equipment (i.e. Green Machine, saws, trucks, tractors, sprayers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers, and hand pruners).
• Monitor college grounds to assess damage and wear to pavement, parking lines, sidewalks, and storm drains.
• Report the need for major repairs to supervision.
• Apply anti-graffiti materials and remove graffiti from exterior surfaces of campus.
• Maintain proper inventory and maintenance of supplies and work and shop area.
• Operate light trucks and assorted power equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Load/unload and transport supplies and materials to various buildings on campus.
• Collect and remove any illegally dumped debris from college grounds and notify the Public Safety department.
• Removal of snow and ice from walkways and driveways using various types of snow removal equipment.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown for interior and exterior college events, as needed.
• Follow pre-established department guidelines and adhere to safety standards.
• Deliver quality customer services to internal constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.
• Relevant work experience required.
• Must possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to read and execute simple written or verbal instructions required.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in varying temperatures required.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable judgment required.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. regularly and lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed, is required.

Benefits Summary

Benefits:

“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:

• College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
• Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal time
• Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions

Additional College benefits:

• Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
• Spring Break: 1 week in March
• Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August

For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit:

Salary Grade or Rank: 3

Min Salary: $22.00

Max Salary: $33.66

Job Posting Open Date: 02/25/2026
Type of Position: Classified
Employment Status: Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should complete an online application.

• Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
• Name and contact information of 3 references required.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • The Chronicle
   • Veterans Job Fair
   • Professional & Technology Diversity Career Fair
   • AL DIA - Diversity Career Fair
   • Community College of Philadelphia Website
   • Indeed.com
   • Other
2. * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • No Response
   • High School/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctorate
   • Other
4. * Do you possess work experience relevant to the duties described in the job description?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you able to regularly lift/move items weighing 50lbs.?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

1. References

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