Student Employee - FPO Grounds

Job Title

Student University Worker

Under the general direction of the Grounds Supervisor or designated staff, assist the Facilities Planning & Operations Grounds Department with maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and general upkeep of university grounds, landscaping, and outdoor campus areas.

Duties Include:

• Mow, trim, edge, rake, weed, mulch, and water lawns and landscaped areas.
• Remove litter and debris from sidewalks, parking lots, roadways, and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with planting flowers, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping materials.
• Operate basic hand tools and grounds equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Assist with leaf collection and seasonal grounds maintenance activities.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Comply with all university safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Report all accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Participate in safety meetings and assigned training as required.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Assist with campus event support and general labor assignments, to include:

• Assist with setup and teardown for university functions and special events.
• Support departmental operations through general labor and cleanup activities.

Assist with seasonal and weather-related operations, to include:

• Assist with snow and ice removal operations as directed.
• Spread salt or ice melt materials on sidewalks and entryways.
• Perform weather-related cleanup and storm recovery assistance as needed.

Complete other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be enrolled as a student at the University.

Experience:

• Previous grounds, landscaping, custodial, or general labor experience preferred but not required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.

Working Hours:

• Monday
  - Friday, hours vary
• No more than 20 hours per week

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions:
Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions:
Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE:

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle. Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.
• Comprehensive medical,…