Student Grounds Worker

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking student grounds workers to join the Grounds Crew on the CMU Main Campus in Grand Junction, CO. This part-time role runs through Fall 2026 with shifts on Tue/Thu/Sat and Saturdays, offering hands-on grounds maintenance responsibilities.

No experience required; candidates must provide a resume and spring schedule. A valid driver's license is required at hire. Applications are submitted online with supporting documents.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Driver's License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Push mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, blowing, pruning, cleaning, picking up loose trash, emptying trash cans, shoveling snow.
• Maintain flower beds; potential help with irrigation and athletic fields.

Skills

Driver's License

Job description

## Student Grounds WorkerApply: CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR100594**FLSA Status:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE**At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. ***Colorado Mesa University Core Values*** **Love -**Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others **Dignity -**Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill **Courage -**Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities **Humility -**Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others **Resiliency -**Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity **Curiosity -**Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown **Power -**The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals**JOB DESCRIPTION****JOB DESCRIPTION****Come work with us on the Grounds Crew as we make CMU a beautiful place to live, work, and go to school.**Working on the Grounds Crew involves push mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, blowing, pruning, cleaning, picking up loose trash, emptying trash cans, shoveling snow, maintaining flower beds. Potential to help with irrigation and athletic fields also. No experience necessary.I am looking for **Fall of 2026** student employees that can work up to 40 hours per week.Shifts I have left open are:Tuesdays 10am to 12pm and/or 1:15pm to 4pmThursdays 10am to 12pm and/or 1:15pm to 4pmSaturdays 7:15am to 4pm, or 10am to 4pm**Must have valid Driver's License at time of hire.**This is a requirement with no exceptions.Please attach a resume and copy of your spring school schedule when applying. Please indicate in a cover letter if you can work any shifts during the spring semester to get familiar with what we do. Also please indicate any dates you will need off during the summer.Contact Kristina with additional questions:* Kristina Good* Colorado Mesa University, Facilities* phone: [phone]* [e-mail]*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.****HOW TO APPLY:**Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:* Cover letter* Spring Schedule* Resume*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.****HOW TO APPLY:**Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:* Cover letter (Optional)* Resume