Physical Plant Student Worker

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This position provides support across Housekeeping, Grounds, and Maintenance to assist in the daily operations and upkeep of campus facilities. Student workers will be assigned a primary department where they will work the majority of the time, but may occasionally assist in other areas as needed—especially during times of high demand or larger campus projects.

• Assist with general cleaning of classrooms, offices, restrooms, and residence halls
• Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, emptying trash, and restocking supplies
• Summer duties include deep cleaning dorms and “flipping” rooms between camps and conferences

• Support landscaping work including mowing, trimming, raking, and general upkeep
• Assist with weeding, leaf removal, and seasonal outdoor projects
• Summer duties include increased weeding, landscape maintenance, and special projects

• Help with event setup and teardown, light painting, and minor repairs
• Organize tools and assist maintenance staff as needed
• Summer duties include dorm furniture removal/reset and office moves

• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to follow instructions, work independently, and complete physical tasks
• Dependable, detail‑oriented, and flexible in assigned duties
• Physical ability to lift 30–50 lbs and perform manual labor as needed

• Show up on time, ready to work, and communicate schedule changes in advance whenever possible
• Maintain a positive, service‑oriented attitude toward staff and students
• Be self‑motivated, reliable, and able to work independently
• Assigned 10–20 hrs/week during the academic year; up to 40 hrs/week during the summer (based on need and availability)