Farm Manager

Ag Jobs
Colby, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 11/10/2023 CLOSED ON 11/16/2023

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Company Description

Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than 2,100 students annually.

In addition to a 57-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.

Job Description

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time on-site Farm Manager. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Business Affairs, the Farm Manager performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities on buildings, grounds, and equipment. The Farm Manager will be expected to provide leadership to the work-studies and all other students associated with the farm, as well as to the seasonal personnel hired during the summer months. 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 exists.

SALARY
$40,000-$43,000 depending on credentials and experience.

Housing and cost of basic utilities are provided, along with access to the college-owned farm vehicle. Flexible benefits program that includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave, vacation leave, and 21 days of holiday pay. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

APPLICATION
The position will be open until filled, with a priority deadline of November 28, 2023. To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts, and references to:

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

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma; a minimum of one year experience in farm maintenance; a valid Kansas driver's license; and the ability to follow a flexible work schedule.

Preferred: Associate degree

Additional Information

Colby Community College provides equal opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS 67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu

Candidates identifying as qualified persons with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary : $40,000 - $43,000

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