Student Groundskeeper

University Of The, Inc.arnate Word; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

The University Of The, Inc.arnate Word seeks Work-Study Groundskeepers to maintain landscaping at various campuses. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, watering, and maintaining gardens, with a focus on cleanliness. The ideal candidate is a current UIW student eligible for the Federal Work-Study program, has no required experience, and must hold a valid driver's license. Work hours are Monday to Friday with some weekends, offering $11/hr for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UIW student approved for Federal Work-Study.
• No prior work experience is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate a golf cart.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds and landscaping of assigned areas.
• Mow lawns, trim hedges, water plants, and maintain gardens.
• Empty trash bins and deliver plants to events or departments.

Skills

Ability to use and operate grounds equipment

Customer service skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse communities

Education

Current UIW student approved for Federal Work-Study program

Tools

Lawn mowers

Leaf sweepers

Hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

Student Work-Study groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining the grounds and landscaping of assigned areas on all UIW campuses. This includes keeping UIW grounds areas clean and orderly, free of trash and debris. Groundskeepers report to Groundskeeper Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Mowing lawns.
• Trimming hedges.
• Watering plants.
• Maintaining gardens and lawns, including planting, weeding and mulching.
• Emptying trash bins.
• Delivering plants to events or departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use and operate grounds equipment and/or tools (e.g. leaf sweepers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand truck, hammer drill, chain saw, basic hand tools, etc.).
• Ability to plant shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs.
• Ability to operate push lawn mowers, and other turf related equipment.
• Ability to operate a power washer.
• Experience in work that requires customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Current UIW student approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program.

Required Work Experience

None.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Valid Drivers License to operate a golf cart.

Work Hours

Monday- Friday 12- 20 hours per week. Some weekends will be mandatory.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to pull, push and lift 50 pounds.
• Work in inclement weather and exposure to heat, rain and cold.
• Work in high noise environments.

Compensation

$11/ hr, Part Time.

EOE Statement

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).