Physical Plant; Study Student

Join to apply for the Physical Plant (Work Study Student) role at Inside Higher Ed

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Nature of Work:
Maintenance and grounds work for the Physical Plant Department, involving general maintenance and grounds duties. This position offers real‑world job training where a student can learn basic maintenance and grounds procedures, gaining valuable knowledge that will give them an advantage in the job search after graduation.

This position reports to:
Plant Director, Physical Plant.

• Assists the Grounds Teams with grounds tasks.
• Assists the Maintenance Teams with building maintenance tasks.
• Assists the department in campus set‑ups.
• Monitors campus areas for contractor work.
• Performs moderate-to-light physical labor.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, visitors, and guests, and to efficiently convey information.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail.
• This position requires a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) as a condition of employment.
• Must possess a current, valid Georgia driver’s license.

For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229‑931‑2000 or by email at hr.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training, and terminating employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders, and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.