Job Opportunities

Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Certified Rover. The Certified Rover will perform a wide variety of tasks working independently or as a member of a group, to maintain college buildings and facilities free of hazards and presenting a clean, neat appearance. This position works Monday through Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm, with a one hour unpaid lunch and the hourly rate of pay is $21.61.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move and transport materials, equipment, tools, and furniture in a safe and careful manner.
• Operate various hand and/or power tools.
• Assemble new furniture and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• Perform all types of custodial work.
• Operate refuse truck, including removing refuse from buildings.
• Operate recycling truck, including collections and processing of recyclable materials.
• Perform tasks generally assigned to “Rovers” as deemed appropriate by the manager.
• Responsible for various types of set-ups for special events.
• Act as a group leader when so designated by manager.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge and ability to operate vehicles and power equipment safely.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimum supervision using good judgment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to have flexible work schedules when requested by the manager, as the occasion requires.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport materials, supplies, and equipment up to 50lbs
• Must be able to work effectively with persons in various departments and present a professional image at all times.
• Experience with operating a fork lift
• Experience with operating an aerial lift truck.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to operate and work from various types of vehicles.
• Must have a valid CDL, Class B driver’s license required to operate a trash compactor truck.        
• Must have two years of operating experience in Class B type vehicles.     

Benefits

Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here.

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.