Grounds & Roads Mntc Coord

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Working Title:

Grounds & Roads Mntc Coord

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Grounds & Roads Mntc Coord

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

NLND - Thief River Falls Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$22.79 - $32.23

Job Description

To maintain Northland Community and Technical College’s 114 Acres of maintained grounds, 5,280 linear feet of roads, 640,197 square feet of parking surface, 57,388 square feet of sidewalks, irrigation systems, landscaping, athletic fields and the overall outside appearance of the facilities. Responsibilities include developing plans for parking lot construction and repair projects, as well as major landscape plans. This employee provides lead work for the semi-skilled employees involved in the care of the grounds, roads, parking lots and landscaping of the property. Administrative supervision is of a non-technical nature affording the employee wide latitude for independent action in carrying out the specifics of the position.

• Responsible for NCTC’s grounds, parking lots, roads
• Maintain NCTC buildings
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of modern landscape planning principles.
• Thorough knowledge of groundskeeping and horticultural practices as applied to landscaping of areas surrounding a group of public buildings, as well as establishing buffer zones for short and long term needs.
• Thorough knowledge of the care of flowers, trees, and shrubs common to building grounds work; methods of cultivating, pruning, spraying, trimming, and sodding; materials and tools used in such work.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of minor repair to roads, parking lots and sidewalks and ability to prepare plans for major resurfacing repair to be conducted by an outside contractor.
• Working knowledge of horticulture techniques and practices including planting schedules, germination intervals, and transplantation procedures sufficient to operate greenhouses, landscape facility gardens and grounds, and recognize and/or treat plant disease and pests.
• Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• The individual must be in good physical health and perform a variety of both light and heavy lifting.
• The individual must be able to work outdoors in a variety of adverse weather conditions as the seasons change.
• Ability to work above ground level such as on ladders and scaffolding.
• Ability to keep records pertaining to the work.
• Must possess a current Class D driver’s license.

Preferred Qualification 

• Knowledge of and ability to direct repairs to machinery and equipment, maintain working schedules and inspect materials and working progress.
• Some knowledge of the fire alarm system
• Ability to plan, assign duties and supervise workers usually unskilled.

Other Requirements

• A cover letter addressing your qualifications
• Resume

Applicants that do not submit the required application materials (Resume, Cover Letter, and Unofficial Transcripts) will not be considered.

(upload documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application)

In accordance with the Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

This Position Reports to: Director of Facilities

Supervises: Work study students

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

6:30 am - 3:00 pm, half hour lunchbreak/M-F

"Call back" occasionally during winter hours

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

• Working together to improve the state we love.
• What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

 

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

09-09-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-21-2026

Close Date:

08-02-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Kari Beito

Posting Contact Email:

kari.beito@northlandcollege.edu