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Most of Mayflower Hill, including all of the 128-acre Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, is a State Wildlife Management Area. Johnson Pond, the Campbell Trails for running and cross-country skiing, a student-run organic garden, and vast areas of wide-open space provide reasons to enjoy Colby’s campus year-round.\nThe 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.\nThe starting rate for this position is $17.68 per hour.\nEssential Functions\nTo perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion. Colby College actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.\nMaintain the College grounds including mowing, raking, plant maintenance, lawn care, trail maintenance, and snow removal.\n\nProvide support to projects which enhance the campus including new plantings, mulching, signage, and other small projects.\n\nSet up facilities for college events and provide necessary support\n\nMove furniture and other materials on campus and within the local area.\n\nPerform work, as assigned, to properly maintain athletic facilities including the lawn care, playing surface maintenance, lining of fields, ice making, and ice grooming operations.\n\nComplete manual tasks as required to meet the needs of the College, such as digging, shoveling, lifting, pushing, and similar tasks requiring physical labor.\n\nProperly and safely operate grounds department equipment, as assigned by the supervisor, including trucks, tractors, riding mowers, forklift, and bobcat.\n\nDemonstrate basic mechanical understanding of all ground’s equipment.\n\nWork in excavations or trenches; work from ladders, scaffolds, or in trees; work in all weather conditions\n\nOversee periodic assignments of students and/or summer employees to ensure that work is performed to college standards\n\nProperly and safely operate all handheld equipment including lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, brooms, snow blowers, etc.\n\nWork 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.\n\nSafely operate tools and equipment necessary to perform job duties.\n\nWork in a positive, cooperative manner with other departmental personnel\n\nCommunicate effectively and personably with a diverse community of people.\n\nFollow all safety rules and procedures.\n\nRespond to emergency calls as necessary.\n\nIndependently respond to work order and requests\n\nPerform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nPosition Qualifications \nEducation and/or experience:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plus.\n\nExperience working in similar ground positions is strongly desired.\n\nValid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements.\n\nMust be able to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage projects with minimal supervision as well as to adjust as new projects are assigned.\n\nAbility to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community.\n\nSolid communication skills in order to work collaboratively with members of a diverse community and to provide excellent customer service.\n\nPreferred Qualifications or Skills:\nThorough knowledge of ornamental horticulture in all phases.\n\nAbility to plan, organize and complete tree work schedule.\n\nPrior experience in using equipment, including but not limited to: Aerial lifts, chipper, chipper truck, pickup truck, hauling equipment, utility vehicle, stump grinder, chain saw, pole saw, hand saw, pruner, skid steer, personal protective equipment, blower, fertilizer, pesticides.\n\nPhysical ability to withstand adverse weather and critical role requirements.\n\nExperience in landscaping grounds maintenance and performing tree maintenance using trade tools, machinery, and equipment, etc.\n\nThis position requires the ability to work outdoors for 8 hours a day and more during a weather event.\n\nThis position requires the ability to be exposed to nature’s elements - sun, wind, rain, and snow, temperature extremes.\n\nMust be able to communicate effectively written and verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.\n\nMust be able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.\n\nPhysical/Mental Demands\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here reflect what is typically needed to perform the essential functions of this position and what may be experienced while carrying out those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nTo perform this role effectively, an employee is expected to handle employee information, documents, and sensitive matters with care, professionalism, and respect for privacy.\n\nThis position involves working with a variety of timelines, including some that require quick turnaround and responsiveness to urgent needs.\n\nIn this role, the employee will interact with members of the public and others in a variety of situations and conversations. Presenting oneself in a professional, respectful, and thoughtful manner at all times is an important part of the role.\n\nThis position includes regular movement throughout office spaces, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus locations.\n\nDaily work may involve extended use of a computer, including keyboard and mouse\n\nPhysical requirements differ by position. In general, most roles involve lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, with some positions requiring occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds or, in more physically demanding roles, up to 50 pounds.\n\nVision requirements for this position include the ability to see clearly at close and far distances and to adjust focus as needed.\n\nThe work environment is dynamic and engaging, often involving multiple tasks and projects that require shifting focus and strong organizational skills..\n\nThe noise level is generally moderate; however, there may be occasional moments of louder sounds depending on campus activity.\n\nTo Apply:\nInterested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. 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