Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

The part-time, on call Groundskeeper is responsible for snow removal/shoveling, de-icing and clearing snow from walkways, thresholds, and other areas as needed on the Bowdoin College campus.

We are looking for someone who is able to work as efficiently as possible, promote worksite safety, provide excellent customer service, and exhibits pride and quality workmanship. Applicants must be able to work on-call, as needed, during storms when there is more than one inch of snow to clear. This is a great crew and team to work with—come and join us for the winter!

• Pay rate: 20.00/hour (This role is eligible for emergency pay during college specified winter emergencies).

Education/Skills Requirements

Required:

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• This role will require a criminal background check and a physical assessment as part of pre-employment processing.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Required:

• Must be knowledgeable on how to shovel, de-ice, sand, and salt walk-ways and roads on campus

Preferred:

• Operating snow removal equipment is a plus!

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This is a casual, part-time, non-benefits eligible position.

Employees must be available to work on-call during winter storms when there is more than one inch of snow on the ground. Hours will vary depending on winter storms.

• Employees may be scheduled to work up to 19 hours/per week

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.