Student Worker - Grounds/Horticulture

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a dedicated Student Worker for Grounds/Horticulture. This role involves assisting with outdoor maintenance tasks such as litter control, snow removal, and lawn care, ensuring the campus remains beautiful and welcoming for students and visitors alike. Ideal candidates will be physically capable, possess a valid driver's license, and be willing to work in various weather conditions. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the university community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with litter control and trash collections.
• Perform lawn care and landscape maintenance tasks.
• Operate various outdoor equipment as needed.

Skills

Litter Control

Trash Collections

Snow Removal

Lawn Care

Landscape Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Physical Exertion

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Weed Eaters

Blowers

Hand Tools

Motorized Vehicles

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

TBD - flexible

Student Employment.

Assisting Roads & Grounds and/or Horticulture crews with litter control, trash collections, snow removal, lawn care/landscape maintenance, outside cleaning, mulching, weeding, watering and any other duties associated with keeping the outdoor environment aesthetically pleasing to the university community, visitors, and regional community.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions - extreme heat, cold, rain, sleet, snow, etc.

Ability to train to operate all types of equipment associated with this type of work including, but not limited to, weed eaters, blowers, hand tools (i.e. rakes, shovels, etc.), motorized vehicles including mowers, gators, golf carts. etc.

Must possess ability to perform medium to heavy physical exertion as well as occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds or more.

To qualify for this student position, must have completed admission process.

Any other related as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Any candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Working Title	Student Worker - Grounds/Horticulture
Department	Roads & Grounds
Type of Work Study	Institutional, Federal
Building/Office Location	MA - Maintenance Building
Work Schedule
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education	High School Diploma
Pay Rate	$10.00/hr

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	20211452
Job Open Date	08/24/2022
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/10823