Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Lead Grounds Technician
Job Duties
The Lead Grounds person is assigned to maintain the grounds, roads, walkways and outside athletic facilities; move furniture and supplies; and transport materials between the off-campus sites. This position has limited supervisory authority while under the direct supervision of the Roads & Grounds Supervisor. During the absence of the Supervisor of Roads and Grounds the Lead is the acting supervisor with full supervisory authority.
Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:
Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:
- Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid LTD insurance
- KPERS retirement
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays – including time off during spring break and winter break)
- Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
- Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)
Campus Locations
El Dorado
Nature of Position
Full Time
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Hourly rate of pay
Starting @ $16.85 per hour.
Open Date
06/27/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Qualifications
The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.
We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.
Qualifications
Required knowledge and skills
A. Knowledge of horticulture and ability to train others to properly care for the college’s plants, grass, trees and shrubs.
B. Ability to weld and layout a variety of welding products and repairs.
C. Ability to form and finish concrete.
D. Ability to do trade related mathematics.
E. Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and operate all college small and heavy equipment.
F. Ability to lift 75 pounds.
G. Ability to climb, stoop, bend, and work in awkward positions.
H. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
I. Ability to read blueprints.
J. Knowledge of equipment safety devices and trade related safety standards.
K. Knowledge in the use of transit/level for basic surveying.
L. Injury Prevention: Ability to identify unsafe working conditions.
M. Knowledge in the maintenance, repair, and care of artificial turf. N. Show personal pride in workmanship.
O. Maintain good working relationship with college and community persons and outside vendors.
P. Willingness to work irregular hours and adapt to unscheduled activities.
Q. Have mechanical aptitude.
R. Assist in developing and managing the Departmental budget.
S. Order, control and distribute supplies and materials required to perform assigned tasks.
T. Shows responsibility and trustworthiness for access to various secured areas.
B. Ability to weld and layout a variety of welding products and repairs.
C. Ability to form and finish concrete.
D. Ability to do trade related mathematics.
E. Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and operate all college small and heavy equipment.
F. Ability to lift 75 pounds.
G. Ability to climb, stoop, bend, and work in awkward positions.
H. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
I. Ability to read blueprints.
J. Knowledge of equipment safety devices and trade related safety standards.
K. Knowledge in the use of transit/level for basic surveying.
L. Injury Prevention: Ability to identify unsafe working conditions.
M. Knowledge in the maintenance, repair, and care of artificial turf. N. Show personal pride in workmanship.
O. Maintain good working relationship with college and community persons and outside vendors.
P. Willingness to work irregular hours and adapt to unscheduled activities.
Q. Have mechanical aptitude.
R. Assist in developing and managing the Departmental budget.
S. Order, control and distribute supplies and materials required to perform assigned tasks.
T. Shows responsibility and trustworthiness for access to various secured areas.
Required experience
A. Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
B. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
C. Should have 3 years experience in grounds maintenance operations.
D. Previous small and heavy equipment operation preferred.
B. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
C. Should have 3 years experience in grounds maintenance operations.
D. Previous small and heavy equipment operation preferred.
Required educational background
High School diploma or equivalent required.
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