Part-Time, Groundskeeper/Equipment Operator

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

Our Facilities, Management, & Planning Department is seeking to hire a part-time Groundskeeper / Equipment Operator.

High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by course work in horticulture.

A current Oregon Driver's License or ability to get one by date of hire.

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

The purpose of this position is to provide grounds maintenance to effectively maintain and beautify the college grounds.

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities Management and Planning. A Lead Groundskeeper schedules, assigns, inspects and approves work and is available to answer questions or troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. Assignments are received in the form of weekly or seasonal work schedules, daily work orders or oral or written instructions. After an initial orientation period work is performed independently or as a member of a crew. Work is reviewed periodically during and after completion for quality, quantity and safety of operations. Supervision of others is not normally a responsibility of this position.

Physical strength and agility are required to operate tractor-mounted equipment, lawnmowers, and other manual or power tools. Must have the ability to: Bend, stoop, and twist; and lift and carry trash, grounds debris, containers, and equipment weighing up to thirty (30) pounds. Working conditions may include standing and/or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in all kinds of weather. Work Safely.

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:

If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970

Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.

Questions?

Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.

Transcripts are not required.

If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted.

Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to:

Lane Community College
Human Resources
Attn: Jill Deneault
4000 E. 30th Ave.
Building 3, 1st floor
Eugene, OR 97405

Fax: (541) 463-3970
E-mail: deneaultj@lanecc.edu

College Information
The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.

Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.

History
Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
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