What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Groundsperson position at Amherst College?
Casual Groundsperson
Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR5357
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Groundsperson position. The Casual Groundsperson is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $17.00/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Casual Groundsperson will maintain and care for the College's grounds and structures. The Casual Groundsperson takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Landscape & Grounds Maintenance
- Clean-up of property
- Snow removal
- Raking, lawn mowing, and seasonal outdoor work
- Operation of trucks and other motorized equipment
- Service and inspection of tools and equipment
- Assist other shops within the Facilities Department, which may include moving furniture, books, etc.
Qualifications:
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate college vehicles
- 6 months of experience
- Strong customer service, organizational, and time-management skills
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Familiarity in operating motorized equipment, including lawnmowers, weed trimmers, etc.
- Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
- An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Casual-Groundsperson_JR5357
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Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
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