Position: Seasonal Mower

Department: Grounds: Physical Plant

Campus: North Manchester/ Koinonia Nature

Target Hire Date: March 2024

Position Overview:

This position will work from approximately April 1 to September 30 (roughly 6 months) or as needed. This person will be responsible for assisting the Grounds Supervisor in the maintenance of the Campus of Manchester University and the Koinonia Environmental Center.

Essential job functions:

• Mow, weed eat, and maintain approximately 50 acres of grounds
• Operate mowing equipment of all types including riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and tractors.
• Drive Automatic Pickup Truck AND Manual Dump Truck with trailer containing mowing/groundskeeping equipment to Koinonia

Secondary Job Functions

• Work with Grounds Crew on the North Manchester University Campus as needed
• All other work as assigned

Qualifications:

• A commitment to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to operate motorized lawn mowing equipment
• Ability to work with University age students
• Driver’s license that would allow you to pull a trailer with equipment
• Ability to back a trailer
• Ability to drive a manual Dump Truck

General information: Manchester University is an independent, liberal arts university with a campus in North Manchester, Ind., where approximately 1,300 students choose from at least 60 areas of undergraduate study, two master's programs, and 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Our second campus in Fort Wayne is home to growing health science programs, including athletic training, nursing, nutrition and nutrigenomics, pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, and physical therapy.

Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing respect for ethnic, cultural, and religious pluralism and international consciousness. Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As an institution rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.

Work schedule: This position works approximately 40 hours per week (or as needed), generally Monday through Friday, starting between 6:00-7:30am dependent upon weather and time of year.

To apply: We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online via ADP and upload a cover letter and resume with your completed employment application. Questions can be emailed to HR@manchester.edu.

Manchester University is an equal-opportunity employer.

Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.