CMCC - Grounds Specialist

Title: Grounds Specialist

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level: Salary and Benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the MCCS Trustees and the MEA Administrators Unit. This position is currently pending classification, but is expected to be in the vicinity of $21.04 to $22.31 per hour.

Responsibilities: The Grounds Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, appearance, safety, and functionality of college grounds and exterior campus facilities. This position performs skilled and semi-skilled groundskeeping duties to ensure that campus landscapes, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, athletic fields, and other exterior spaces are maintained in a safe, clean, and attractive condition. Responsibilities include ground maintenance, landscape care, snow and ice removal, operation and preventative maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment, and support of campus operations and special events.

The Grounds Specialist is responsible for the proper care, inspection, routine servicing, and safe operation of assigned vehicles, tools, and grounds maintenance equipment. The position is expected to identify maintenance needs, perform minor repairs and adjustments within the scope of training, maintain maintenance records as required, and promptly report equipment deficiencies or safety concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Maine driver's license

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Up to and including, three years' experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and/or related outdoor maintenance work, including the safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as snowplows, commercial-grade lawnmowers, tractors, excavators, and other related machinery.

Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Statewide Locations
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Applicant Process: Consideration will begin on November 19, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants shall submit a cover letter addressing the ability to meet the above listed responsibilities and a resume, employment application and transcripts. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Central Maine Community College does not discriminate and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information, please call 207-755-5396 or email cmcchr@mainecc.edu.