GROUNDS - Stu-Serv/Maint Reg Grounds

Job Classification

  Student-Regular

Position summary

This is a student worker position. The employee will assist in the maintenance and general beautification of Andrews University Grounds. 

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 to clear any time off with their supervisor. 

Duties for this position include the following list:

• Planting 


• Weeding 


• String Trimming


• Hedge Trimming


• Euipment operation


• Blowing


• Mowing


• Leaf Removal 


• Snow Removal


• Teak Restoration


• Equipment Repair and General Maintenance 


• Irrigation Maintenance


• Other

Supervisory responsibilities

Some Supervisory Responsibilities may be required. These responsibilities may include supervising small landscape projects and small teams.

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


• Good attitude

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

• The applicant must be comfortable working with a very diverse cultural and ethnic group. This includes students, faculty, staff, community members, and many other groups.


• All people are to be treated with respect and dignity.

Physical demands

While performing the duties associated with the job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and move up to fifty pounds. The employee is regularly required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to include steel toe (or steel toe covers) and non-slip shoes, eye protection, ear protection, respirator or dust mask, hard hats, sunglasses, gloves, face shield, and rubber boots.

Work environment

The employee is regularly exposed to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, and ice). Snow removal is a requirement of the job. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, heights, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate, but the noise level can become high when using grounds maintenance equipment.