General Maintenance I - Grounds Worker

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 supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, the Grounds Worker performs work necessary to maintain campus grounds, athletic fields, building exteriors, walkways, and outdoor areas in clean, safe, and attractive condition. The Grounds Worker supports daily operations across both campuses and ensures that outdoor environments meet College standards for safety, accessibility, and appearance.

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.

• Assist in patching roadways, maintaining parking lots, and installing or repairing signage.
• Assist in maintaining drainage systems, stormwater features, and irrigation systems.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of grounds vehicles and equipment.
• Complete work orders and daily tasks assigned by the Facilities Supervisor.

Grounds maintenance

• Perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, and turf care.
• Assist with planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, mulching, and removal of trees, shrubs, and perennial beds.
• Conduct leaf removal, debris pickup, litter control, and general outdoor cleanup.
• Maintain walkways, nature trails, and landscaped areas to ensure they are free from obstacles and hazards.
• Maintain lawns, athletic fields, natural areas, and landscaped beds.
• Perform seasonal operations such as aeration, dethatching, seeding, and cleanup.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides as permitted by license or under supervision.
• Remove invasive or poisonous plants and maintain safe outdoor conditions.

Equipment operation

• Safely operate manual and power equipment such as zero-turn mowers, push mowers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and leaf blowers.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, snow removal equipment, and hand tools.
• Operate vehicles such as pickup trucks, utility carts, and small loaders as trained.
• Inspect equipment before use and report malfunctions immediately.

Seasonal and weather-related duties

• Support snow removal operations, including plowing, shoveling, and applying ice-melt materials.
• Assist with storm cleanup, debris removal, and emergency outdoor tasks.

Safety and compliance

• Follow safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, and maintain awareness of job hazards.
• Maintain accurate records for pesticide/fertilizer applications where required.
• Follow DEP, Stormwater Management, and College environmental guidelines.

Campus support

• Assist other Facilities staff with moving materials, setting up events, or other manual tasks when needed.
• Interact courteously with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Perform other related duties…