Facilities – Landscape Service (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI invites applications for a Facilities – Landscape Service student position. The role involves outdoor campus work focused on landscape maintenance and campus beautification, contributing to a well-kept university environment.

The position offers hands-on duties outdoors, including trimming, planting, and seasonal snow/ice removal support. A background and driving history check will be required as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• Must pass background and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

• Picking up trash
• Planting and weeding
• Sweeping
• Assisting with snow/ice removal operations

Job description

Facilities – Landscape Service (Student Position)

Apply now Job no: 498158
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Facilities – Landscape Service (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Department: 55- Physical Plant

Advertised Salary: $13.73-$13.99

Summary of Position: Do you enjoy doing work outdoors? If so, this position allows you to travel around campus doing landscape services.

Position Requirements: As an individual who is responsible for driving on behalf of the university, a driving record check will be run pursuant to university policies. The individual will be required to sign an authorization to run a criminal history background and driving record check.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Picking up trash
• Planting and weeding
• Sweeping
• Assisting with snow/ice removal operations

Number of Positions Available: 4

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Job Close Date: December 1, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Aff…? Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community atferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit:Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time