Seasonal Grounds Helper

Overview

Department: Plant Operations

Location: Eastern Campus

Reports To: Grounds & Maint Supervisor

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
6690

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-F 6am-10am;
May vary with seasonal needs.

Number of Openings: 1

Summary

The Seasonal Grounds Helper provides general labor support to the Grounds Department during peak seasonal demands. This position performs basic outdoor maintenance tasks that do not require the use of heavy equipment or work normally assigned to bargaining-unit Grounds positions. Work is performed under close supervision and follows established instructions and safety practices.

• Assists with basic landscape upkeep such as pulling weeds by hand, light raking and debris pickup, sweeping walkways, cleaning outdoor areas, and removing litter.
• Waters designated flowers or small planting areas using handheld hoses or watering cans (no irrigation system operation).
• Spreads mulch, places soil and prepares planting areas.
• Loads and unloads hand tools, materials and supplies.
• Support Grounds Staff during projects by performing general labor tasks only (e.g., carrying materials, holding tools, staging supplies).
• Operates hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, pruners, and wheelbarrows. Does not operate heavy machinery.
• May operate light, walk-behind equipment such as push-mowers, walk-behind leaf blowers, and string trimmers.
• Assists with basic tool cleaning and maintenance. Does not perform mechanical maintenance, adjustment or repair on equipment.
• Assists with manual labor portions of fall leaf collection, spring cleanups, general outdoor preparation, and may help with manual snow removal using shovels and ice melt on walkways. Does not operate snowplows, loaders, or sidewalk machines.
• Follows all safety procedures and wears assigned protective equipment.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Reports hazards, damaged equipment or safety concerns immediately to a supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience/Training

• High School diploma (or equivalent) or currently enrolled in high school
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Meets all job safety requirements and applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and dependable work habits.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Grounds Staff and take direction.
• Ability to safely and properly use equipment.
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in outdoor labor, landscaping assistance, or grounds support.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools or walk-behind lawn equipment.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is partially performed in an outdoor environment where employees may not be protected from weather conditions (i.e., heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and exposure to pollen/dust).
• Work is partially performed in extreme hot temperatures typically above 100 degrees for more than an hour.
• Work is partially performed in an environment with sufficient noise that may cause an employee to shout to be heard above the noise level.
• Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
• Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Work is partially performed in an environment with conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dust, mist, gas, or poor ventilation.
• Work requires the ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, lift, carry, reach, push, and pull.
• Must possess the ability to frequently lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

Special

Note:

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached…