Groundskeeper II/Assistant Equipment Technician

1 month ago

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Bowdoin College Full time


Posting Details

Title
Groundskeeper II/Assistant Equipment Technician

Posting Number
S01225JP

Department
FM – Grounds

Job Summary
The Groundskeeper II/Assistant Equipment Technician will work on small and mid-compact equipment such as but not limited to: 2 and 4 cycle powered walk behind mowers, riding mowers, trimmers, blowers, stick edgers, skid tractors, snow blowers, plows, and salt units. This position is also responsible for routine maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment.
Essential Functions:
  • Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs various pieces of equipment including diesel, electric, and gasoline handheld equipment, sweepers, mowers, tractors, leaders, and other mechanical equipment used in grounds and landscape work.
  • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, check oil and fluid levels, lubricate, change oil, replace lights and batteries, belts, hoses, inspect, change, and repair tires and perform other maintenance as necessary. Welding and fabrication required in some instances.
  • Maintains inventory records and databases on repairs made, parts ordered, and parts inventory as well as maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
  • Operation and general maintenance of College vehicles and other machines.
  • Assist with grounds, landscape, and winter maintenance as equipment maintenance and repair workload allows.

Hourly rate: $20.00 – $22.00/per hour (This position is eligible for overtime and shift differentials).
Benefits and Perks:

  • A variety of health insurance plans
  • Life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan
  • Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, and Holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool
  • And more:


Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
  • High School or GED equivalent.
  • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Must have good communication skills; be able to get along with co-workers, supervisors and building occupants; and be able to work.
  • Adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of proper equipment usage to ensure safety.
  • Willingness to adjust work schedules based on the needs of the grounds.

Preferred :

  • Vocational education in small and mid-compact engine repair.


Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required:
  • 2-3 years of experience in groundskeeping and/or landscaping, mowing, edging, pruning, and maintaining lawns.
  • Minimum of one year experience with 2 cycle, 4 cycle, and diesel powered equipment.
  • Prior experience working on small to mid-compact engine repairs (i.e., oil change, replacement of mower blade).
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College's Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
  • This position requires a criminal background check and pre-placement physical.
  • Experience in mowing, edging, pruning, and maintaining lawns.
  • Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment.


Standard Work Days and Hours
  • Normal working hours are Monday – Friday 7am to 3:30pm.
  • Evening and weekend shifts are required during special events and heavy seasonal workloads.
  • This position is essential and will be required to work during emergencies and/or holidays.
  • The anticipated start date the for candidate selected will be on or after January 8, 2024.


About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round

FTE
1.00

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Pay Type
Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff + MVR

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
Yes

Posting Date
11/21/2023

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes

Type of Posting
Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information
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.

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