Grounds & Maintenance Worker

Bates College; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 27,056 - 28,736; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

10 days vacation

Free parking

Library and athletic facilities access

Job summary

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Grounds & Maintenance Worker to care for the college’s grounds across properties. The role involves operating maintenance equipment, completing tasks, and adhering to safety policies while supporting campus events and emergencies.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Maine driver’s license, and at least two years of experience. The position requires weekend and holiday availability and offers competitive compensation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have valid Maine driver’s license.
• 2 years of experience required.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Operate all grounds maintenance equipment.
• Perform all grounds maintenance tasks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Complete all assigned work orders promptly.
• Strive for work performance and shop procedure efficiencies.
• Perform routine on-call duty for emergencies.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Basic math

Computer skills

Troubleshooting

Follow instructions

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Maine driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Categories: Facilities: Grounds & Maintenance. The Grounds & Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the grounds of all College owned properties.

Responsibilities

• Operate all grounds maintenance related equipment.
• Perform all grounds maintenance related tasks.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with recognized National and College safety policies and procedures.
• Complete all assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Continually strive for work performance and shop procedure efficiencies.
• Perform routine emergency response “on call” duty when necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and other non-traditional schedules to support campus emergencies, snow removal and major campus events.
• Mandatory work includes but is not limited to the weekends of Convocation, Commencement and Reunion, athletic events and snow removal.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid Maine driver’s license.

Experience

• 2 years of experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to logically trouble-shoot equipment problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in the conduct of the job.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and outside contacts.

Compensation and Benefits

Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, 10 days of vacation*, 13 paid holidays, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace. The hiring range for this position is $19.64 to $20.86. Placement within the range depends on experience and other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at [e-mail].