Groundskeeper I

Detailed Position Description

St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City is accepting applications for the position of Groundskeeper I.  Employees will be required to perform heavy lifting, work in inclement weather, do minor repairs to equipment and operate all tools and equipment associated with grounds. Employees in this position are "essential" and will be required to work after hours to remove snow and ice in emergency situations and other overtime requirements. Employees must be dependable and punctual.

Qualifications: Two years’ experience in the field of grounds maintenance, and must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.  Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  Annual salary is $27,040 with an excellent benefits package that includes but is not limited to 15 paid holidays, 12 days vacation, 3 paid personal days, health benefit and prescription plans, pension plan, and tuition waiver plan.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college.  Undergraduate and residential in nature, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600, St. Mary's emphasizes excellence in teaching.  The institution was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1997.  The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references preferably online at: apply.interfolio.com/78431.   Applications and position descriptions for this position are linked in this ad or may be obtained from Joyce Goodwine, Office of Physical Plant, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 47645 College Drive, St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686-3001.

Review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary's College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.