North Dakota University System

Position Information

This is a part-time, non-benefited positions. Only VCSU students are eligible to be hired in these positions. Unsolicited applications to this posting will NOT be considered or responded to. This position is subjected to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Title: VCSU Student - Summer Groundskeeper Assistant

Department: Facilities Services

Reports To: Direct Supervisor and Facilities Services Office Manager

Position Summary

The Facilities Services Student Groundskeeper Assistant position is an undergraduate student employee working on the grounds crew to assist permanent staff in providing basic grounds duties.

Daily Responsibilities:

Performs general campus clean up; mowing, leaf removal, shrub care, planting beds, shrub/tree pruning, and snow removal.

• Cut lawns using walk-behind or other power mowers.
• Trim and edge around walkways, flowerbeds, walls, etc. using clippers, power weed cutters and other edging tools.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or to remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs using shears, pruners or chain saw.
• Rake, power blow, or vacuum and remove leaves and other ground debris.
• Clean grounds, roadways, etc. and remove litter.
• Shovel snow from walks and driveways using plow truck, tractor, blower, shovel, or other powered equipment.
• Spread a combination of salt and/or sand mixture to prevent ice buildup with truck sander, or other equipment.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs using a variety of gardening tools.
• Water lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.
• May be involved with moving of equipment; refueling grounds vehicles and equipment; assisting in special set ups / take downs for major college events; pick up signs, special event display items, furniture, and banners, plus other duties to serve the needs of the campus community.

Hours:

• Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7am-4pm
• Preferred employee is able to work 10 hours/week (can work up to 40 hours/week)

Qualifications and Conditions of Employment:

• Must file proper paperwork with Career Services and the Facilities Services Office prior to beginning work.
• Must possess the physical strength and stamina to perform required work including being able to bend, stoop, kneel, move furniture, work on one’s feet for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. 
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communicates effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and customers.
• Exercises good judgment always.
• Organizes work tasks logically and efficiently.
• Recognizes safety concerns and aheres to safety procedures.
• Recognizes and communicates building problems and concerns.
• Uses or learns to use various grounds equipment.
• Uses or learns to use miscellaneous chemicals, as required.
• Read labels and follows instructions.
• Works independently or as part of a group.

Contact Information:

Please refer position questions to morgan.hopewell@vcsu.edu or call 701-845-7701.

If you would like assistance with your application, please contact Janna Kohler, Director for Career Services at janna.kohler@vcsu.edu or 701-845-7534.