Grounds Shop Student Assistant

University of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The University of Portland Grounds Shop is seeking student employees to assist with landscape maintenance across campus, up to 24 hours per week during the spring term. You will work under the Shop Supervisor and follow provided performance expectations.

Successful candidates will be dependable, able to work outdoors in all weather, and able to drive on campus if required. Training includes safety and basic equipment use with feedback provided on performance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license and consent to driving record background check
• Dependable and able to work under supervision or independently
• Able to work outdoors in all weather

Responsibilities

• Assisting Grounds crew with landscape maintenance around campus and rental properties
• Driving to transport tools and supplies as needed
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Dependable

Outdoor work

Time management

Tools

Power Washer

Lawn Mowers

Yard Blowers

Weed Whackers

Edging Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

The Grounds Shop is looking for student employees who can work up to a 24-hour work week during spring semester. This position provides support to the Grounds Shop staff and reports to the Shop Supervisor. The Supervisor provides ongoing verbal feedback to the student employee in lieu of formal evaluations. Student employees are given a list of expectations at the beginning of employment and will be held to this standard throughout employment (as well as any additional University standards/policies).

The hours available to work are Monday through Friday, between 7:00am-3:30pm. We can be flexible with class scheduling.

A valid driver’s license and a driving record background check are required prior to being hired if student will be driving any vehicles (including campus carts) as part of their work duties. Student employees must also successfully complete Campus Safety’s online driver safety training before driving on campus for this position.

Core Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Grounds crew members with landscape maintenance around campus and rental properties
• Tasks will involve use of the following equipment:
  • Power Washer
  • Lawn Mowers
  • Yard Blowers
  • Weed Whackers
  • Edging Equipment
  • Various Hand Tools
• Driving to transport tools and other supplies as needed
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older for this position
• Valid driver’s license and consent to driving record background check required
• Dependable
• Works well under supervision, and also independently
• Able to work outside in all types of weather

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in landscaping maintenance
• Experience with lawn maintenance equipment listed above

Physical Requirements

• Regularly or frequently: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb (including ladders), balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use fingers and hands to handle, lift, and use a cellphone, materials, tools, and equipment; reach with hands and/or arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and with or without the use of devices and/or equipment to assist in the lifting effort

Posting Number SE1014-2023

Number of Vacancies 5

Estimated Start Date 10/26/2026

Open Date 10/20/2026

Close Date 12/15/2026

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
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