Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of the 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than 1900 students annually. 

In addition to an 80-acre main campus, CCC has a 60-acre farm used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The college also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance, including the highest graduation rate among all Kansas community colleges. 

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Technician. 

Responsibilities
Under supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the maintenance technician performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance activities to include, but not limited to, sprinkler repair and adjustment, operation of mowers, edgers, and trimmers, application of herbicides and pesticides, grooming flower beds, identifying and repairing water line leaks, setting forms and pouring cement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment, power tools, and small engines. 
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions with the capacity to read and interpret labels, follow oral and written communication, and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff and external constituencies.

Salary
$12.50 to $13.00 per hour.

Flexible benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave and vacation leave allowances. Participation in state retirement program required.

Application
Open until filled. To apply, send application letter, resume, and all postsecondary transcripts to:

Colby Community College
Attn: Human Resources
1255 S. Range
Colby, KS 67701. 

Application materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in buildings and grounds maintenance is preferred.  
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.  
• Must have the ability to follow work schedules (Winter Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Summer Hours: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 pm).  
• Possession of home telephone and reliable transportation is highly desirable.

Most work is performed outdoors in hot, cold, or inclement weather. Additional duties entail working in environmentally controlled buildings. Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, and hazardous chemicals exist.

CCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversifying its workforce and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. All applicant's information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.