Student - Facilities & Grounds Student Worker
Work Performed
- Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of campus sidewalks, entrances, parking lots, landscaped areas, and outdoor gathering spaces.
- Support Facilities staff with basic non-technical maintenance and repair tasks under supervision.
- Aid in furniture moving, office relocations, event setup/teardown, and room reconfigurations across campus.
- Assist with painting preparation, patching, hanging boards or pictures, replacing ceiling tiles, and other general facility support tasks.
- Help maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, storage areas, tools, and equipment.
- Support preventive maintenance support tasks including equipment cleaning, maintenance preparation activities, and other support functions under supervision.
- Aid in snow and ice removal during winter weather conditions as needed.
- Report maintenance, appearance, or safety concerns to Facilities staff.
- Operate basic hand tools and grounds equipment safely after training.
Requirements
- Must be a current Newman University student enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work 12–20 hours per week with scheduling coordinated around class availability.
- Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently after training.
- Preferred but not required: experience using basic hand tools or lawn equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk and climb stairs frequently.
- Ability to carry supplies and equipment up and down stairs daily.
- Ability to bend, stoop or kneel repeatedly.
- Ability to reach overhead and maintain your balance daily.
- Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Qualifications
- None specified.
Skills
- Basic non-technical maintenance and repair tasks.
- Event setup/teardown and room reconfiguration.
- Painting preparation, patching, hanging boards or pictures, and other facility support tasks.
- Preventive maintenance support tasks.
- Snow and ice removal.
- Operate basic hand tools and grounds equipment safely.
Benefits
- None specified.
Pay
Salary range: $12.50 - $15.00 per hour.
Schedule
Hours: 12-20 hours per week.
About the Role
The Facilities & Grounds Student Worker assists the Facilities Department with campus grounds, general maintenance support, event setup, and seasonal operational tasks to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment. Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!