Groundskeeper Date: January 2026 Grade: 10 Salary Range: $14.88-$18.01 Position Type: Full Time Position Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt Pay Frequency: Monthly Location: Arkansas City Main Campus - Arkansas City, KS Department: Maintenance & Grounds Reports To: Director of Maintenance & Grounds
Job Summary:
As part of a team, the Groundskeeper is responsible for upkeep of all Cowley College grounds, sidewalks and parking lots, ensuring a professional appearance and care. This position is responsible for grounds upkeep for our Ark City, Wellington, Mulvane, and Winfield locations.
Essential Functions:
• Upkeep and maintenance of grounds projects to meet customer needs and grounds standards while minimizing required overtime. • Conduct regular inspections of all College grounds. • Tree, flower, and shrub replacement. • De-icing and snow removal procedures during inclement weather. • Preventative maintenance on grounds equipment. • Custodial services as requested/required. • Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and any other representative of the external organization. • Be alert to storm warnings and assist with the safety and evacuation procedures in all buildings when threatening weather conditions exist; know and be able to implement necessary procedures for evacuation of building/area in the case of fire or other disaster. • Assist with de-icing and snow removal for exterior walkways during inclement weather. • Comply with all College policies and procedures. • Assist the Maintenance Grounds/Supervisors and other staff as necessary.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of outdoor/ground equipment • Working knowledge of standard lawn care and chemical application procedures. • Ability to maintain a specific standard of groundskeeping. • Ability to perform assigned tasks in inclement weather. • Ability to work independently, as well as on a team. • Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. • Good communication skills, both written and spoken. • Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures. • Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations. • Understanding of and commitment to the Academic Quality Improvement Program.
Required Education Background:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
Experience in general grounds procedures.
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; ability to move freely around the campus and outreach centers; ability to lift to 50 pounds; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; ability to drive a motor vehicle; and ability to work on the computer for long periods.
Work Environment: Work performed in various extreme situations, weather, noise, and building spaces.