Part-Time, Rush Range Caretaker, Public Safety Training Facility

Part-Time, Rush Range Caretaker, Public Safety Training Facility

Company: Monroe Community College

Job Location: Rochester, 14623

Category: Grounds and Landscaping

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Company Description:
Monroe Community College is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is one of only nineteen community colleges across North America selected for board membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College. Founded in 1961, MCC prides itself on providing an affordable, quality education for more than 8,500 students in the Rochester area. MCC is a large institution offering over 100 programs across two main campuses, two specialized centers, and various community sites.
Monroe Community College expects and upholds equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, and community involvement. We believe diversity enriches our lives and leads to understanding and appreciating our differences and commonalities. To achieve academic and institutional excellence, we actively recruit, engage, and retain students, faculty, staff, and community partners who represent the diversity of our region, nation, and world. MCC embraces inclusion and diversity, offering activities and programs to enhance the personal and professional development of faculty, staff, and students. The College welcomes candidates committed to MCC's mission of access, academic excellence, and a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description:

Function of Position:
The Part-Time Rush Range Caretaker is a seasonal position (April through November) requiring 10-20 hours per week. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual who can work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing outdoor conditions.
Responsibilities are approximately 95% outdoors, maintaining the MCC Rush Range property in Rush, NY, with the remaining 5% spent in the garage performing equipment maintenance. All tools and equipment are provided by the facility.
Work hours are flexible but must be scheduled around the Range's shooting and training activities. Evening and weekend hours may be required, particularly for mowing and general grounds upkeep.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mowing grass
• Weeding upper and lower Range
• String trimming fencing, curbing, walkways, building, and garages
• Using a blower to clean walkways, parking lots and access roads
• Spring clean-up includes: picking up debris, cleaning out around plants, weeding, hand raking, edging, mulching and some seeding. During this season there is weed control, trimming of trees, plants, tree clearing (as required), and edging walkways.
• Fall clean-up includes: Removal of leaves, trimming, preparing grounds for winter and winterizing equipment.
• Mower maintenance; small engine maintenance.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of PSTF equipment, which can include: Ferris Zero Turn Mower, John Deere Tractor w/front end loader, backpack blower, hedge clipper and chainsaw, Stihl hand blower, trimmer, Little Wonder edger, and Husqvarna Power Washer.
• Able to work independently
• Experience maintaining live round bullet trap ensuring safe use.
• Able to lift 80 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned AAS degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Computer skills
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: $30/hour

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
This position is based at 492 Stony Brook Road, Rush, NY 14543. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 80 pounds. Work is primarily conducted outdoors and involves exposure to varying weather conditions.
Responsibilities also include maintaining PSTF equipment, such as inspecting and cleaning tools; mixing gas and oil fuel; fueling equipment; performing oil checks and changes; cleaning and replacing filters; checking tire pressure; restringing trimmers; sharpening blades; and completing routine preventive maintenance and winterization.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S

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