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	What are some part time job ideas for an IT student? I am a Computer Science student, currently finishing up my third year. Just recently left my last PT job (groundskeeper) over safety concerns and because the new manager was not very friendly with my school schedule. I need to find another PT job, but I don't want to just get anything like my last job. I want to get something related to my field. Problem is my schedule changes every 3 months and finding a PT job that is flexible is not easy. Any ideas? 2 answers - Asked By: rivera573344 - 11/17/2009

	How to find a job that includes housing? I'm looking for a summer job kinda like a vacation .just like the show jersey shore. Dose anyone know how to find jobs like that or a website that can help? 3 answers - Asked By: mike m - 12/16/2012

	What kind of jobs are there in a zoo and what qualifications are needed? If I just wanted to clean up after the animals, put food out for them, and do general handywork around the zoo, what job title would this be? 3 answers - Asked By: Beeblebrox - 6/12/2009

	How old are groundskeepers usually on a golf course? I was thinking of getting a golf course job this summer for the free golf. I'm 27, will I be way out of place working there? 4 answers - Asked By: BlocknBleed - 3/17/2008

	What would be a good job for me if I like to be outdoors? I don't want to be cooped up in an office. I would love some good ideas to help me get a job that I would actually enjoy. 6 answers - Asked By: JackDaniels024 - 6/28/2007

	What is it like and what are all the different things you get to do if you work at a Zoo? Just thinking about future job, because I am a huge animal lover. I was wondering what it is like working at a zoo and the different jobs? 2 answers - Asked By: Skylar - 1/6/2009

	What should a 16 year old wear to an invterview? So yeah.. I'm 16 and I'm not sure what to wear to an interview, I have an interview to be a waiter at a restaurant. Also, I was wondering what I should wear to interviews to other jobs also (in case I don't get this job). Thank you. 3 answers - Asked By: Sponge - 6/30/2009

	What does an undertaker or caretaker for the cemetary do? And how much do they get paid? Is this a nightly job? Basicalyy, what do they do? 2 answers - Asked By: Asia - 11/28/2010

	Which episode of the Simpsons featured Willie fighting an Alaskan Timber Wolf? As I recall, the episode started with an animal show-and-tell type thing on the Krusty show. They bring out the wolf, the children start screaming because the handler said the word of the day, and the wolf goes berserk, which almost leads to Bart being mauled, save for the timely arrival of Groundskeeper Willie. So, which episode is that? 3 answers - Asked By: Eric K - 8/12/2008

	How messed up is it that there is a condom dispenser in the bathroom where I work? . I just took a job as a groundskeeper at a funeral parlor / cemetery and the first time I went in to use the bathroom I saw a condom machine on the wall. w*f?!!!! . 6 answers - Asked By: Ếphémères - 5/23/2011

	How does one become a Grave digger? I am at a road block. I know people get the job, I know it's out there. But how and where does one apply to become a grave digger? 1 answer - Asked By: - 6/30/2009

	What courses, qualifications or degrees would someone need to be a Groundskeeper at a Golf Course or Resort? What courses, qualifications or degrees would someone need to be able to find a job as Groundskeeper at a Golf Course or Resort Hotel? 1 answer - Asked By: dreamersleague - 3/28/2007

	How can I get a summer job at Fenway Park? Im a freshman at Northeastern University in Boston MA and I'm going to be here over the summer and I'm looking to get a part time job. The best scenario would be to work at Fenway park! I mean they must have some kind of job opportunities for all the students that live and study in Boston, anybody know how to go about becoming a peanut vendor or groundskeeper? 1 answer - Asked By: sonicvsmario1 - 3/16/2010

	What type of job supplies a place to live? Like groundskeeper or housekeeper. What other kinds of jobs like that are there and how can I get one? 7 answers - Asked By: The Jacko - 1/26/2008

	What is a an easy flexible first job? I need a good easy flexible job because I am a college student and also coach basketball! Anyone have any ideas of places? I live in Delaware if that makes an difference 2 answers - Asked By: Annie Smith - 4/20/2012

	What jobs are there in schools that don't include teaching? I like the idea of working in a boarding school however I don't have the confidence to work as a teacher. What other jobs are there? eg Admin etc. Thanks :) 7 answers - Asked By: Holly - 8/23/2012

	How many Employees in a Stadium? How many people would be employeed in a stadium, and what jobs would they have? 3 answers - Asked By: :) - 6/16/2009

	I put in a very small garden area around my lamppost and need landscape edging ideas.? It's a small circular area, the flowers I planted are low profile, so bricks and stone are out of the question and it has to be something that can easily be mowed around. I've used seashells before, but these groundskeepers would destroy anything like that. Any suggestions? 4 answers - Asked By: Chellebelle - 7/13/2011

	What are the funniest later Simpsons episodes? By which I mean season 9 through the current one, as I feel pretty sure that's where they jumped the shark. I like the one where they turn Groundskeeper Willie into a gentleman (I forget the title), the Big Blue Pants is v. v. funny. @ Alfonzo: What were your faves from S8. 3 answers - Asked By: Disco Stu - 8/10/2012

	What is the average yearly salery of a landscaper on a golf course? What are the saleries from the lowest guy on the tolden pole all the way up to the head groundskeeper? 1 answer - Asked By: KcChiefinIt - 6/15/2008

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Supervises the maintenance of grounds by managing staff; overseeing the evaluation and maintenance of plants, supplies, and equipment; monitoring external grounds maintenance contracts.

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