Federal Work Study - Grounds & Facilities

About the role

The Grounds & Facilities Work Study supports the Facilities Department by helping maintain a safe, clean, and attractive campus environment. The position focuses on landscaping, lawn care, grounds maintenance, and assisting with facility improvement and maintenance projects throughout the summer.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, and edge lawns throughout campus.
• Weed, mulch, water, and maintain landscaped areas and flower beds.
• Assist with planting flowers, shrubs, and other campus beautification projects.
• Remove litter, debris, and other materials from campus grounds.
• Assist with painting, light carpentry, and minor building improvement projects.
• Support routine maintenance activities and report facility concerns.
• Assist with furniture moves, event setup and teardown, and general campus support tasks.
• Clean and organize maintenance shops, storage areas, and equipment.
• Safely operate lawn care and maintenance equipment after proper training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities Director or Facilities staff.

Requirements

• Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need;
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status;
• Maintain a minimum of 1 credit hour of enrollment in eligible courses;
• OR
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit hour in the upcoming term.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Previous landscaping, lawn care, maintenance, or construction experience is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Physical labor skills.
• Outdoor work experience.
• Basic landscaping and maintenance knowledge.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work outdoors.
• Supportive team environment.
• Learning new skills and techniques.

Pay

• Pay varies based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Summer work study positions are typically scheduled during the summer months.