Student Worker - Grounds/Horticulture
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on May 28, 2023
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Position Information
Working Title
Student Worker - Grounds/Horticulture
Department
Roads & Grounds
Type of Work Study
Institutional, Federal
Building/Office Location
MA - Maintenance Building
Work Schedule
TBD – flexible
Job Description
Student Employment.
Primary Responsibilities
Assisting Roads & Grounds and/or Horticulture crews with litter control, trash collections, snow removal, lawn care/landscape maintenance, outside cleaning, mulching, weeding, watering and any other duties associated with keeping the outdoor environment aesthetically pleasing to the university community, visitors, and regional community.
Qualifications
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions – extreme heat, cold, rain, sleet, snow, etc.
Ability to train to operate all types of equipment associated with this type of work including, but not limited to, weed eaters, blowers, hand tools (i.e. rakes, shovels, etc.), motorized vehicles including mowers, gators, golf carts. etc.
Must possess ability to perform medium to heavy physical exertion as well as occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds or more.
To qualify for this student position, must have completed admission process.
Any other related as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Any candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma
Pay Rate
$10.00/hr
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
20211452
Job Open Date
08/24/2022
Job Close Date
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/10823
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a current NKU student or will attend next semester?
- Yes
- No
- No response
- Do you have a valid driver's license and are you permitted to drive without restrictions?
- No Response
- Yes
- No
- Do you have the ability to perform medium heavy to maximum physical exertion on a regular basis as well as the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds or more?
- Yes
- No
- This position requires working in challenging conditions such as heavy lifting and/or exertion, poison ivy, ticks, heat, etc. Do you have an issue working under these conditions?
- Yes
- No
- No Response
- Are you able to work in adverse weather conditions, i.e. extreme heat, cold, rain, etc?
- Yes
- No
- No response
- Please describe your mowing experience and the equipment you are familiar with.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application