Part Time Grounds Maintenance Worker; Two

Part Time Grounds Maintenance Worker (Two Openings) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Number: 0603900

Position Title:

Part Time Grounds Maintenance Worker (Two Openings)

• An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
• WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester
• Retirement options and flexible schedules available
• Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!

Position Summary: Part time Grounds Maintenance Worker will assist in the care, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of both the exterior landscape and hard surfaces of the college. Primary responsibilities include lawn and landscape maintenance, snow and ice control, litter and waste handling, and event set‑ups. This position will also assist with athletic field preparations, maintaining cleanliness of shop and equipment, and off campus deliveries/pick ups.

• Collect, haul, and dispose of refuse and debris from waste containers and campus grounds.
• Mow, string trim, pull weeds, spread topsoil/mulch, and clean out landscape beds as directed.
• Operate minor power equipment such as mowers, string trimmers, blowers, aerators, snow blowers, and power washers.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, stairways, and building entrances using hand shovels, ice scrapers, or snow blowers.
• Disperse ice melt, salt, brine and other chemicals as directed.
• Assist with the proper installation and removal of trees, shrubs, perennials, annual plants and turf.
• Assist grounds maintenance staff with preventative maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Wash vehicles and maintain cleanliness of maintenance work areas.
• Utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools and software, to support job‑related functions and improve efficiency, accuracy, communication, documentation, planning, training, troubleshooting, reporting, work management, and other operational responsibilities, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Regular attendance on campus is required for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work is outside on campus in various types of weather, including inclement conditions.

• Walking over uneven surfaces, bending and kneeling for long stretches of time, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting 50 pounds from floor level to at least waist high.
• Lift, pull, and use pushing motions in repetition with tools, materials, and landscape equipment from light to heavy.
• Work in a typical garage or high bay facility, with potential to encounter wind drafts, dust, exhaust fumes (gas/diesel), and spikes in noise levels due to equipment or tool use.

This position will not exceed 20 hours per week with variable hours.

Minimum Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Physically capable of walking over uneven surfaces, bending and kneeling for long stretches of time, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting 50 pounds from floor level to at least waist high.
• Ability to lift, pull, and use pushing motions in repetition with tools, materials, and landscape equipment from light to heavy in weight.
• Ability to work in a typical garage or high bay facility, with potential to encounter wind drafts, dust, exhaust fumes (gas/diesel), and spikes in noise levels due to equipment or tool use.
• Ability to interact with clients, co-workers, and management in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard workplace technology and emerging AI-supported tools relevant to the…