Groundskeeper

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, is seeking a part-time, on-call Groundskeeper to perform snow removal, de-icing, and snow clearance from walkways, thresholds, and other areas around the campus, ensuring safe access for students, staff, and visitors. You must be able to work independently or as part of a team, lift up to 50 lbs, and pass a pre-employment physical and background check.

The pay rate is $20.00/hour, with emergency pay during winter storms, and you may be scheduled up to 19

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Criminal background check and a pre-employment physical are required.
• Knowledge of shoveling, de-icing, sanding, and salting walkways and roads on campus.
• Experience operating snow removal equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal, shoveling, and de-icing on campus walkways and thresholds.
• Clear snow from walkways, thresholds, and other areas as needed.
• Work independently or as part of a team to promote safety and efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Lifting

Background check

Pre-employment physical

Snow removal

Shoveling

De-icing

Tools

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Title

Posting Number

Posting Number C00447JP

Department

Department Facilities Management Administration

Job Summary

The part-time, on call Groundskeeper is responsible for snow Removal/shoveler working independently and as a team member to de-icing and clear off 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). #bcindeed 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

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible No

Pay Type

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

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

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

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

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/09/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting

Type of Posting Internal/External

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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