Groundskeeper Assistant

Job Title

[Learn/Earn] Groundskeeper Assistant

Pay range is provided by Linn-Benton Community College. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $15.13/hr - $15.13/hr

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal check.
• Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Form I‑9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job‑related pre‑employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings.

Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh.

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

[Learn/Earn] Groundskeeper Assistant

Employment Requirement:
Criminal Background Check – C4

Division/Department:
Facilities

Location:

Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Assists Groundskeepers in performing routine work in caring for grounds, parking lots and campus exterior. Performs assigned tasks with limited supervision. Operates a range of motorized Grounds equipment including, but not limited to, dump trucks, tractors, RTVs, etc. Specific and thorough training will be provided for each piece of equipment. Students will not be required to drive off‑campus.

• Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA), and have financial aid in place to be eligible to work in a Work Study student employee capacity at Linn-Benton Community College.
• Requires basic knowledge and understanding of grounds and landscape maintenance.

• Requires reading and writing at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position.
• Position requires the ability to carry out oral and written directions.
• Requires sufficient communication skills to interact with co‑workers, college staff and students on matters pertaining to grounds.
• Requires a valid Oregon driver's license.

• Requires ability to perform instant or sustained arduous physical activity, sustained walking, ability to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 60 pounds; ability to bend, twist, and stoop repeatedly.
• Requires coordination sufficient to operate hand tools and equipment safely.
• Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to inclement weather.

• Equipment used includes shovels, hoes, rakes, hand pruners and post hole digger, and all types of power and hand tools used in lawn and landscape maintenance.

Prefer six months related experience.

Requires ability to perform instant or sustained arduous physical activity, sustained walking, ability to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 60 pounds; ability to bend, twist, and stoop repeatedly. Requires coordination sufficient to operate hand tools and equipment safely. Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to inclement weather.

• Performs routine work in caring for grounds: lawn and flowerbed care including mowing, edging, blowing leaves,…