Landscape Maintenance Worker

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking part-time Landscape Maintenance Workers to assist in routine grounds maintenance. Candidates must be enrolled in an academic program and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. The role includes outdoor work and operating landscaping equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance activities including pruning, weeding, and mowing.
• Operate power equipment such as mowers and weed-eaters.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School Enrollment

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita

For additional information please contact: Todd Cross at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Landscape Maintenance Worker

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location

Position Appointment Percent

Position Appointment Percent 100

Appointment Basis

Appointment Basis 12

Pay Method

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate

Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

Max Hourly Rate $19.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $20.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Landscape Maintenance Worker positions for the Faculty O&M Administration Department at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

Assist in routine grounds maintenance duties and repairs of campus landscaping. Work up to 20 hours per week on weekdays during the school term and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks including summer.

Position Duties

• Perform landscape maintenance activities including: pruning, weeding, mulching, mowing, planting, pavement cleaning, leaf removal, litter removal, manual watering, and snow removal.
• Operate power equipment such as mowers, weed-eaters, back-pack blowers.
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services ( OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Teamwork, strong communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, stand for long periods of time, and able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Strong preference for applicants available to work up to 40 hours per week during Summer
• Experience in landscape maintenance is preferred.
• Previous work history outdoors including physical labor.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• The student worker can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic term and up to 40 hours per week during breaks or a term off.
• The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $15.00

Posting Number

Posting Number P12123SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 12

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/16/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/12/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

Closing Date 06/03/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita

For additional information please contact: Todd Cross at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Supplemental Questions

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