What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian/Groundsworker position at Bay de Noc Community College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Custodian/Groundsworker Pay Grade Level G-7 NE PT FLSA Non-Exempt Benefits
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, Professional Development support.
Department Facilities Campus Location Escanaba Min Salary $18.03 Max Salary $21.21 FTE
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Position Type Staff Job Summary/Basic Function
Maintains grounds/landscape on campus sites for proper college appearance and safety, including but not limited to lawns, planters, tree areas, walkways, drives. Provides general maintenance and custodial services for students, faculty and staff. Sets ups for special events.
Minimum Qualifications
N/A
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision to the Director of Facilities
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel requirement
NA
Job Duties
Job Duty
General cleanup of buildings and grounds.
Job Duty
Snow removal, shoveling, and snow blower operation.
Job Duty
Operate tractor and salt truck / spreader.
Job Duty
Snow removal and grounds care using lawn mowers/tractors/chainsaw.
Job Duty
saws/trimmers/plows and snow blowers.
Job Duty
Maintains pumps and sprinkler systems.
Job Duty
Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
Job Duty
Trims and maintains trees and shrubbery.
Job Duty
Reports hazardous situations after taking emergency steps to ensure safety.
Job Duty
Reports violations of Bay College policy and abusive equipment use.
Job Duty
Performs Other Duties As Required By Supervisor
Job Duty
Moving of campus equipment/office furniture.
Job Duty
Refueling grounds vehicles and equipment and performing minor maintenance.
Job Duty
Assisting in setups/takedowns for college events (Graduation ect.).
Job Duty
Picking up and delivery of items for college community (paper, pianos ,furniture ect.).
Job Duty
Complete work order duties assigned from Director of Facilities.
Job Duty
Cleaning of campus buildings, mainly Maintenance, shipping/rec., welding lab, and Issues & Answers buildings.
Job Duty
Any other duties as assigned
Department Information
Contact(s)
Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016 Contact Email hr@baycollege.edu Contact Fax 906-217-1625
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S288P Posting Date 07/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2963
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
Position Title Custodian/Groundsworker Pay Grade Level G-7 NE PT FLSA Non-Exempt Benefits
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, Professional Development support.
Department Facilities Campus Location Escanaba Min Salary $18.03 Max Salary $21.21 FTE
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Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Position Type Staff Job Summary/Basic Function
Maintains grounds/landscape on campus sites for proper college appearance and safety, including but not limited to lawns, planters, tree areas, walkways, drives. Provides general maintenance and custodial services for students, faculty and staff. Sets ups for special events.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to operate power equipment.
- Ability to perform manual labor
- Valid drivers’ license.
- Associates degree
- Experience in building custodial and grounds keeping operations.
- Ability to operate heavy and power equipment.
- Fork truck operator certification.
- Knowledge of lawn care, pruning/trimming/planting of trees and shrubs and safety operations of related equipment.
- Ability to work as a team player.
N/A
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision to the Director of Facilities
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel requirement
NA
Job Duties
Job Duty
General cleanup of buildings and grounds.
Job Duty
Snow removal, shoveling, and snow blower operation.
Job Duty
Operate tractor and salt truck / spreader.
Job Duty
Snow removal and grounds care using lawn mowers/tractors/chainsaw.
Job Duty
saws/trimmers/plows and snow blowers.
Job Duty
Maintains pumps and sprinkler systems.
Job Duty
Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
Job Duty
Trims and maintains trees and shrubbery.
Job Duty
Reports hazardous situations after taking emergency steps to ensure safety.
Job Duty
Reports violations of Bay College policy and abusive equipment use.
Job Duty
Performs Other Duties As Required By Supervisor
Job Duty
Moving of campus equipment/office furniture.
Job Duty
Refueling grounds vehicles and equipment and performing minor maintenance.
Job Duty
Assisting in setups/takedowns for college events (Graduation ect.).
Job Duty
Picking up and delivery of items for college community (paper, pianos ,furniture ect.).
Job Duty
Complete work order duties assigned from Director of Facilities.
Job Duty
Cleaning of campus buildings, mainly Maintenance, shipping/rec., welding lab, and Issues & Answers buildings.
Job Duty
Any other duties as assigned
Department Information
Contact(s)
Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016 Contact Email hr@baycollege.edu Contact Fax 906-217-1625
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S288P Posting Date 07/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2963
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript
- Other Document
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
Salary : $18 - $21