Students at FPU Only: Grounds Assistant

About the role

Perform work on campus grounds including operating lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other power and hand tools. Assist with various landscaping, fall clean‑up, winter storm clean‑up, spring clean‑up and prep. May work with full time employees performing grounds related duties including event and conference set ups.

Responsibilities

• Operate lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other power and hand tools.
• Assist with landscaping, fall clean‑up, winter storm clean‑up, spring clean‑up and preparation.
• Support full‑time staff with grounds‑related duties such as event and conference set‑ups.
• Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner.
• Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to become certified to drive University vehicles.

Qualifications

• Maintain a high level of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Maintain acceptable work habits, punctuality and regularity of attendance; arrive and leave work on time and observe established break times and lunch periods.
• Adhere to University protocol relating to safety procedures.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures established by Franklin Pierce University.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate and follow oral instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively read written instructions, signs and products in English.

Schedule

Individuals may be required to work some weekends, holidays and mandatory days.