Rink Operator/Groundskeeper I

Bowdoin College

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Title Rink Operator/Groundskeeper I
Posting Number S01224JP
Department FM – Grounds
Job Summary The Rink Operator/Groundskeeper I will be responsible for assisting the Ice Arena Facilities Team Leader and Assistant Manager of Grounds and Landscaping to perform daily work in the ice arena and groundskeeping duties on campus.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform groundskeeping duties on campus through the use of gas powered and hand held equipment, tools and machines.
  • Maintaining a quality sheet of ice
  • Assisting with ice installation and removal
  • Preparing ice for all practices, games and other ice events. Duties include: removing debris; checking ice depth; scraping, edging and resurfacing ice.
  • Participate in set-up and disassembly of hockey glass, and dasher boards/kick plates,
  • Safe and efficient driving of the Zamboni.
  • Maintain arena’s cleanliness to optimal levels.
  • Assist with Grounds maintenance.
  • Performs other related duties as directed by the Manager of Grounds & Landscaping or Assistant Manager of Grounds and Landscaping

Hourly rate: $18.00 – $20.00/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: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
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.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents Required:

  • 6-months – 1 year of experience in groundskeeping and/or landscaping, mowing, edging, pruning, and maintaining lawns.
  • 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.

Preferred:

  • Prior experience operating a Zamboni ice resurfacer or light construction 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 01/12/2024
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled No
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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