Student Worker -Roads & Grounds​/Horticulture

Student Worker - Roads & Grounds/Horticulture

Position located in MA - Maintenance Building, Roads & Grounds Department. This is a student employment position, part-time.

• TBD – flexible
• 35 hrs a week during Summer
• 25 hrs a week during classes

Student Employment.

• Assisting Roads & Grounds & Horticulture crew with litter control, trash collections, snow removal, lawn care maintenance, outside cleaning, weeding, watering and any other duties associated with keeping the outdoor environment aesthetically pleasing to the university community, visitors, and regional community.
• Any other related tasks assigned by supervisory personnel.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions – extreme heat, cold, rain, sleet, snow, etc.
• Must be able to operate all types of equipment associated with this type of work including, but not limited to, weed eaters, blowers, hand tools (i.e., rakes, shovels, etc.), motorized vehicles including mowers (walk behind and riding), gators, golf carts, etc.
• Must possess ability to perform medium to heavy physical exertion as well as occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds or more.
• To qualify for this student position, must have completed admission process.
• Any candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

• Are you a current NKU student or will attend next semester?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No response
• Do you have a valid driver's license and are you permitted to drive without restrictions?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have the ability to perform medium heavy to maximum physical exertion on a regular basis as well as the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds or more?
  • Yes
  • No
• This position requires working in challenging conditions such as heavy lifting and/or exertion, poison ivy, ticks, heat, etc. Do you have an issue working under these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response
• Are you able to work in adverse weather conditions, i.e. extreme heat, cold, rain, etc?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No response
• Please describe your mowing experience and the equipment you are familiar with.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Location:

Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099. Phone: