Federal Work Study - Custodial Grounds 2026-2027

Bay de Noc Community College; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay College in Escanaba offers a Federal Work Study position for Custodial Grounds in the 2026-2027 year. The role provides about 10–15 hours per week at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour, and requires student status in the work-study program with FAFSA eligibility.

The position supports groundskeeping under supervision and aligns with a student’s class schedule, emphasizing on-the-job skill development and flexible hours around coursework.

Qualifications

• Must be a Bay College student in the work study program to be considered for this position.
• Eligibility for work-study is determined after you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Work-study requires that you are degree seeking and enrolled in a minimum of one credit that applies towards the semester you are employed.
• You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Responsibilities

• Cut Grass
• Trim trees
• Rake and remove yard refuse
• Remove snow and ice
• Pick up garbage and recycling
• Paint
• Wash and maintain college vehicles
• Light maintenance work
• Lift and move chairs, tables, and other furniture up to 45 pounds
• Light landscaping duties
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Work-study eligibility

Enrollment requirements

Academic progress requirement

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Federal Work Study - Custodial Grounds 2026-2027 Pay Grade Level FLSA Benefits Department Facilities Campus Location Escanaba Pay Rate $15.00 per hour Min Salary Max Salary FTE Position Type Student Job Summary/Basic Function

The purpose of the Federal Work-Study Program is to give a student an opportunity to develop skills, gain on-the-job experience for future employment, and give the student flexibility to work around class schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Bay College student in the work study program to be considered for this position. Eligibility for work-study is determined after you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).


• Work-study requires that you are degree seeking and enrolled in a minimum of one credit that applies towards the semester you are employed.


• You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications Months Per Year Work Hours Average 10-15 hours per week, dependent upon your work study award. Supervision Exercised Supervision Received

Works under the direction of the Groundskeeper.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; move around the Center; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Duties

• Cut Grass


• Trim trees


• Rake and remove yard refuse


• Remove snow and ice


• Pick up garbage and recycling


• Paint


• Wash and maintain college vehicles


• Light maintenance work


• Lift and move chairs, tables, and other furniture up to 45 pounds


• Light landscaping duties


• Other duties as assigned.

Department Information

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources

Shena Turan, Human Resource Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016 Contact Email [e-mail] Contact Fax [phone]

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Posting Date 03/20/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Must be a Bay College student in the work study program to be considered for this position.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2835

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume


• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

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