On-Call Service​/Maintenance

Location

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

This is an on‑call position that provides food service, custodial, grounds maintenance, general labor or other main support on an on‑call basis. As a part‑time Landscape Services employee you will assist in a wide variety of routine manual labor tasks related to general landscape and grounds maintenance, plant and tree care including preservation and treatment, and more. This part‑time position is great for anyone looking to start their journey in landscaping, or even for those with experience just looking to pick up some additional work.

We’re passionate about maintaining the natural beauty of Michigan State University’s campus, so come be a part of the reason why so many students, staff, faculty, and community members love this place!

• Assist with general landscaping tasks; mow, water, fertilize, litter control, operate equipment, cut weeds, brush, and grass using hand and power equipment; recognize field/lawn issues; install landscape plant material, signs, site furniture, edging and boulders; shovel, rake, grade, dig, back‑fill; haul materials.
• Operate equipment used in landscape maintenance and construction.
• Assist with installation of irrigation systems, topsoil, seed and sod lawn and turf areas; transplant and move trees, shrubs, and flowers; perform regular maintenance to light and medium‑weight vehicles such as oil checks, grease fittings, tire pressure checks; transport supplies, materials, tools, and equipment to work sites using university vehicles; update and maintain MSU’s plant maintenance database using Field Maps.
• Issue, receive, and store supplies and equipment; maintain and install erosion control devices; assist in identifying and treating plant disease, insect, and other related problems; shovel snow, sand and de‑ice walkways; assist in monitoring working areas to assure compliance with safety precautions and proper working methods; use e‑mail; install tree protection fencing; maintain roads and walkways; participate in MSU football tailgate clean up.

• Casual knowledge of tools, methods, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Must wear protective footwear requested such as a leather work boot.
• Good driving record and submission of operator’s license number on the application for a motor vehicle check.
• Ability to work in variable weather conditions to include severe weather.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds with occasional lifting over 75 pounds.
• Knowledge of basic computer terminology and operations and ability to use e‑mail and the internet.

• Experience in grounds maintenance.
• Possession of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• A creative and innovative lifelong learner with ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem‑solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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ON‑CALL (up to 29 hours per week, $16.50 per hour from approximately April through November).

• Working in noisy areas above 85 decibels, variable and severe weather conditions, frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds with occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing.