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Groundskeeper 1
Department:  Physical Plant Department
Date:  07/16/2008
Work will include lawn construction, maintenance of trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns and athletic fields. Other duties will include the work of the grounds crew such as mowing, raking, moving furniture, snow removal, special event set-up and other duties as assigned. Reports to the Assistant Grounds Supervisor. Qualifications include: High School diploma or vocational training preferred; prior horticultural and grounds experience desired; must hold a valid Maine Driver’s License and have the ability to drive College vehicles; ability to operate power equipment and hand tools such as lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, brooms and snow blowers is required; will be expected to learn to operate larger riding equipment such as tractors, mowing machines and forklifts.
 
Interested candidates please send one copy of a letter of application and one copy of a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references to:

Search Committee –Grounds
Human Resources (Roberts Union)
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855
 
To apply electronically send to hr@colby.edu. If you choose to apply electronically you do not need to send duplicate copies by U.S. Mail. If your electronic materials are unreadable we will notify you promptly.
 
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
 
Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups.
 
For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu.