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GROUNDS - Stu-Serv/Maint Reg Grounds

Job Classification

  Student-Regular

Position summary

This is a student worker position involving: planting, weeding, string trimming, hedge trimming, blowing, mowing, leaf removal, snow removal, and many other tasks

Qualifications summary

One must be in good health, have a good attitude, and be able to deal with inclement weather

Duties and responsibilities

Duties are given on a shift by shift basis, they are expected to be completed during the duration of your shift. Any issues that arise must be reported to your direct supervisor. We expect timely efficient workers, who do the tasks they are given. Each employee is responsible for being on time, respectful to other employees, and clearing any time off with their supervisor. 

Duties for this position include the following list:

Planting 

Weeding 

String Trimming

Hedge Trimming

Blowing

Mowing

Leaf Removal 

Snow Removal

Teak Restoration

Equipment Repair 

Irrigation Maintenance

Other

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Meet all enrollment criteria for employment

Have some knowledge of landscape maintenance principles

Ability to bend and stoop

Ability to Kneel

Able to lift at least 50 lbs. 

Able to deal with inclement weather

Good time management 

Good Moral Character and 

Good attitude

 

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

N/A

Physical demands

Ability to bend and stoop

Ability to kneel

Able to lift at least 50 lbs. 

Work environment

There are many physical and mental demands on the employees of the Arboretum Grounds department. There are times when the environment is loud, quiet, cold, hot, wet, snowing, rainy, or sunny.  The work environment can change from day to day.