Grounds Specialist Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

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Job Summary:

The grounds specialist position will perform the tasks necessary to maintain the College grounds, support campus events, perform moving, and set-ups as required. This is a full-time position with benefits. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our college, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain the College grounds including mowing, raking, plant maintenance, lawn care, trail maintenance, and snow removal. Provide support to projects which enhance the campus including new plantings, mulching, signage, and other small projects. Set up facilities for college events and provide necessary support Move furniture and other materials on campus and within local area. Perform work, as assigned, to properly maintain athletic facilities including the lawn care, playing surface maintenance, lining of fields, ice making, and ice grooming operations. Complete manual tasks as required to meet the needs of the College, such as digging, shoveling, lifting, pushing, and similar tasks requiring physical labor. Properly and safely operate grounds department equipment, as assigned by the supervisor, including trucks, tractors, riding mowers, forklift, and bobcat. Demonstrate basic mechanical understanding of all ground’s equipment. Work in excavations or trenches; work from ladders, scaffolds, or in trees; work in all weather conditions Oversee periodic assignments of students and/or summer employees to ensure that work is performed to college standards Properly and safely operate all handheld equipment including lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, brooms, snow blowers, etc. Work in a neat, careful, and safe manner to prevent injury to self and others to prevent damage to any material, equipment, or property, and to follow all prescribed safety rules and procedures. Safely operate tools and equipment necessary to perform job duties. Work in a positive, cooperative manner with other departmental personnel Communicate effectively and personably with a diverse community of people. Follow all safety rules and procedures. Respond to emergency calls as necessary. Independently respond to work order and requests Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plus. Experience working in similar grounds position is strongly desired. Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements. Must be able to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage projects with minimal supervision as well as to adjust as new projects are assigned. Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community. Solid communication skills in order to work collaboratively with members of a diverse community and to provide excellent customer service.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The position reports to the grounds supervisor and landscape manager and has significant interaction with faculty, staff, students, peers, and the Colby community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Colby College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where every member of the community feels a sense of respect and belonging. Position is 40 hours per week working in all weather conditions. Overtime required as needed by college schedule and weather conditions. Must be available for planned and unplanned night and weekend work for college events, snow removal, and other needs as required. Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs., climb, or crawl as required to ensure completion of the work.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Successful and satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply” button on the Colby College website. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of more than 2,200 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences. In a period of fast-paced progress, Colby is building on its strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes the creation of innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics. For more information about the College, please visit our web site: www.colby.edu.