Groundskeeper - Student Employment

Grounds Department Student Employment Opportunity

The Grounds Department is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of campus grounds. This includes maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds including plant removal. Duties include all aspects of snow removal: plowing, shoveling, ice control application, clearing walks and stairways, etc. Preventative maintenance of equipment such as changing oil and filters, greasing, tune-ups, etc.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication:
  Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Critical Thinking:
  Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Professionalism:
  Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Teamwork:
  Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

1. Performs set-up for athletic and/or other university functions.

2. Maintains assigned campus grounds work area and equipment in a neat, clean and safe working condition.

3. Immediately reports any and all unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager.

4. Operate all equipment, including plows, forklift and pickup trucks.

5. All aspects of snow removal, including plowing, shoveling, applications of ice control material, clearing walks and stairways, etc.

6. General litter pick-up and campus refuse removal.

7. Preventive maintenance of service center vehicles and equipment, such as changing oil and filters, greasing, tune ups, etc.

8. Maintenance of trees, lawns, and shrubs, including plant removal.

9. Plants and maintains flowerbeds.

10. General preparation and clean up of construction projects as well as minor construction in areas related to grounds keeping.

11. Install and remove campus signage/banners.

12. Assist with inter office furniture moves when needed. Stores and installs outdoor patio furniture.

13. Performs minor maintenance.

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.