Workship

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking a Workship student in the Biology department to assist the Arboretum director with grounds maintenance and enhancements on the Troy campus.

Responsibilities include mowing, trail clearing, removing invasive species, and planting native vegetation; the role is a student position with flexible hours and requires enrollment in biology or environmental science.

Qualifications

• Biology or environmental science major required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Arboretum director with grounds maintenance and enhancements.
• Mow grass, clear trails, remove invasive species, and plant native vegetation.

Education

Biology or Environmental Science major

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: ST1458P

Position Title: Workship

Position Type: Student

Department: Biology - Troy

Division: College of Science and Engineering

Campus: Troy

Work Status: Student (SPT)

Temporary: Yes

Location: Troy - T01

Job Summary

The workship position will be responsible for assisting the director of the Arboretum
in maintaining/enhancing the grounds. Possible job duties include grass mowing, trail
clearing, removal of invasive species, and planting of native vegetation.

Minimum Qualifications

1. The workship student will need to be a biology/environmental science major

Please note: Student positions are FICA/Medicare tax exempt only if students are enrolled in classes in the semester work is performed. To qualify for the FICA/Medicare tax exemption, you must be enrolled on a half-time basis for the Fall, Spring, and/or Summer.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of Organismal Biology is not required but preferred.

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours

To be determined

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?

No

Posting Date

07/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Quick Link

https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47956

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Social Media website
   • Indeed
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   • Other source (please specify below)
2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you currently work in another position for Troy University?
   • No
   • Yes - intend to keep other position
   • Yes - intend to resign from other position
4. * Are you a current Troy University student?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References