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Salary: $41,254.00 - $64,667.00 Annually Location : West Windsor and Trenton, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202500078 Division: Finance, Operations & Auxiliary Services Department: Facilities Opening Date: 12/11/2025 JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES If you're exploring new career opportunities or seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment, consider Mercer County Community College (MCCC). As a publicly supported institution committed to open access and student success, MCCC strives to attract, retain, and support a highly skilled and diverse workforce-our most valuable asset. At Mercer, campus culture and belonging are celebrated, and our sense of community is deeply rooted in both our mission and daily practices. With two distinct campuses-the James Kerney Campus in the heart of Trenton and our expansive 292-acre West Windsor Campus just six miles away-MCCC offers the benefits of a robust institution with the close-knit feel of a true community. In addition to meaningful work and a supportive culture, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes credit course tuition waivers for themselves, their spouses, and dependents-making higher education more accessible for the whole family. With 69-degree programs and 35 credit certificate options, there are countless ways to grow with us-both personally and professionally. JOB DUTIES Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, the Grounds Team Leader oversees and participates in the maintenance, repair, and care of campus grounds, athletic fields, building exteriors, roadways, and related infrastructure across both college campuses. The position provides daily leadership to the grounds team, ensuring that all outdoor environments are safe, functional, and visually appealing in alignment with college standards and environmental regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Plan, coordinate, and execute all grounds care activities across both campus locations. Coordinate and direct the work of Grounds employees, as well as General Maintenance staff assigned to Grounds operations. Responsible for the oversight of maintenance and custodial care of grounds and roadways including, but not limited to, the following: Seasonal turf maintenance including: fertilizer and pesticide treatments, mowing, seeding, trimming, and edging. Routine care including: planting, transplanting, removal, feeding and pruning of trees and shrubs. Leaf removal Mulching Clearing of wooded areas by selective thinning. Power and hand tools will be used. Patching roadways, installing street signs, working roadways and parking areas. Removal and relocating of snow and applying deicing products to create safe conditions for students and staff. Maintaining walkways, nature trails and ensure they are free of poisonous plants, debris, and other safety hazards. Uses advanced equipment and maintains advanced proficiency on system and equip operations to perform assigned work efficiently. Immediately reports and provides suggested course(s) of action on malfunctions, the need for upgrades, improvements and process / procedural issues to supervisor. Regularly seeks out and provides requests for professional development and continuation of certifications and licenses. Regularly requests permission to attend work-related seminars and training. Handles simple and intermediate duties and assignments given/issued and provides efficient and effective remedies or solutions to related work-place challenges and tasks. AssistsotherworkteamsandDepartmentswithmoving,relocatingandrepairsoffurnitureandfacilities as well as other tasks Responsible for intermediate level maintenance and repair work in College buildings and grounds at all locations as assigned. Safe guards equipment and remains accountable to prevent theft and/or deterioration when not in use. Follows all state and local building codes. Complies and follows all safety regulations. Perform additional duties as instructed by supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities WORKING CONDITIONS Primarily outdoor work; exposure to seasonal weather conditions Participation in snow removal and emergency response operations required May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs Assignment locations may vary and employee will be required to perform work as directed. Assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions. ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium to Heavy Work: Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and requires exposure to dirt, dust, noise, fumes, pollen, and varying temperatures. Duties involve working on uneven terrain, athletic fields, roadways, and landscaped areas, often using power tools, hand tools, and grounds maintenance equipment. The position requires operating and occasionally repairing vehicles and heavy equipment such as mowers, snowplows, and utility vehicles. This role may require lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, bending, and reaching, as well as climbing or working on ladders. Work schedules may vary based on seasonal needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and emergency responses related to weather events or campus safety conditions. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of manual and power grounds equipment, including but not limited to zero-turn and push mowers, chipper/shredders, snow blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, tree pruners, and string trimmers. Ability to safely operate vehicles and heavy equipment such as pickup trucks with plows, skid steers with attachments, backhoes, and front-end loaders. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Excellent time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, a bias for action, and a strong sense of urgency Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment. Ability to foster positive and beneficial relationships. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent. Must possess DEP pesticide operator's license or become licensed within 90 days of employment. Must Possess of a valid New Jersey Fertilizer License. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license and maintain driving privileges throughout employment. Must possess or be able to obtain forklift operator's license within 90 days of employment. Four (4) or more years of landscape and grounds experience. NJ Commercial Pesticide Applicator License CORE, 3A, 3B PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESPossession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) CORE COMPETENCIES The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies: Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization. Belonging: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches. Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships. Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Culture and Belonging: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled. Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Full Time Employee Benefits Health Care Prescription Drug Plan Dental Vision Retirement Savings Plan Optional Tax Deferral Plans (403b and 457b plans) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Mercer County Community College Tuition Waiver Employee Assistance Program, Recreation Pass to College's Pool and Fitness Center 14 Holidays 3 Personal days 2 Floating Holidays 12 Vacation days in first year 15 Vacation days after secnd year 12 Sick days per year Paid Jury Duty Bereavement Leave Military Leave Various employee discounts include Mercer County Community College Bookstore, Kelsey Theatre, NJM Insurance and Corporate Offers - "Best Pricing" to theme parks, theatre and sporting events.