Student Landscape & Grounds Specialist

Overview

Job Description - Student Landscape & Grounds Specialist (Spring) (260053)

Job Number: 260053

Organization: Landscape & Grounds

Job Location: University of Oklahoma Facilities Management - Landscape and Grounds

Work Type: Onsite

Schedule: Part-time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 6:00am-2:30pm

Salary Range: Targeted salary $14.04/hour, based on experience

Benefits Provided: No

Required Attachments: Class Schedule

The University of Oklahoma Facilities Management - Landscape and Grounds department is seeking student employees to assist in maintaining over 3,000 acres of campus lawns and gardens. This position is hiring for Spring and Summer assistance.

Required Attachments (No Self-Identifying Photos):

• Class Schedule

• Participates in routine grounds maintenance functions.
• Performs varied work such as loading and unloading trucks, cleaning work areas, digging ditches, spreading sand, dirt, and asphalt, etc.
• Hand-waters and irrigates turf areas, hedges, and flower and shrub beds.
• Uses power mowing equipment to cut grass.
• Performs landscape duties involving strenuous physical activity. Tasks are precisely defined and are specified either verbally or in writing.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers.
• Ensures that the assigned equipment being used is working at all times. Refills fuel and cleans equipment daily.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment and hand tools. Reports equipment problems or failures.
• Moves and cuts tree limbs with a chain saw or runs through a chipper. Maintains records on tree maintenance activities and equipment usage.
• May plant, mulch, cultivate and weed flowers, shrubs and hedges.
• May use hand-cutting tools to trim grass, edging, curbs, trees and weeds.
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

• The work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM beginning March through summer.
• Work times may shift due to weather and operational needs, including required overtime, and you may be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.

Required

Education:

Must be currently enrolled in a combination of two terms as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

• Must attach Spring, Summer and/or Fall 2026 OU class schedule

Skills:

• Ability to communicate verbally or in writing
• Basic math skills
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Ability to operate lawn equipment

Advertised Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Physical: Exposure to physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting of 100 pounds or more.
• Environmental
  :
  Exposure to extreme temperature changes. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including in the heat and cold. Some overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Frequent exposure to chemicals or other hazardous materials. May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures. May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

Departmental Preferences:

• Landscaping experience

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

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Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? :
No

Special Indications :
None

Job Posting
:
Jan 23, 2026

Required Attachments

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