Plant Services Student; Summer – Maintenance

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

1 – First Shift

Are you looking for a hands‑on summer opportunity to make a visible impact on campus beauty and safety? As a Plant Services Student — Yards and Grounds/Maintenance, you’ll support a wide range of seasonal maintenance tasks, from lawn care and landscaping, to event setup, and basic equipment upkeep, and assisting with construction or other maintenance projects. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians, learn practical skills, and contribute to a safe, attractive environment for all Vermeer team members and guests.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent by the start of employment.
• Must be pursuing a post‑secondary degree or credential (associate’s, bachelor’s, or equivalent) at an accredited institution, with full‑time student status following completion of the summer student experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain lawn care equipment and tools (e.g., riding lawn mowers, utility tractors, weed eaters, hand drills, electric saws).
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks (standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing).
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively, complete tasks with minimal supervision, and take all safety precautions when operating equipment.
• Interest in learning about grounds maintenance, landscaping, and facilities operations.

No travel is expected of this position.

• Standing:
  Continuously
• Sitting:
  Frequently
• Walking:
  Frequently
• Hand Coordination:
  At least average/bilateral
• Twisting:
  Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Bending – trunk:
  Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Bending – Neck:
  Occasionally (up to 25 degree flex and 30 degree extension for up to 2 minutes)
• Elevated Work/Reach:
  Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Squatting/Kneeling:
  Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Climbing:
  Occasionally
• Pulling:
  Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Pushing:
  Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Grip:
  Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• LH Grip:
  Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Pinch:
  Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• LH Pinch:
  Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• Floor to Waist Lift:
  Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• Horizontal Lift:
  Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Waist to Crown Lift:
  Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

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