Student - Facilities & Grounds Student Worker

Facilities & Grounds Student Worker

The Facilities & Grounds Student Worker assists the Facilities Department with campus grounds, general maintenance support, event setup, and seasonal operational tasks to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment.

Work Performed

• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of campus sidewalks, entrances, parking lots, landscaped areas, and outdoor gathering spaces.
• Support Facilities staff with basic non-technical maintenance and repair tasks under supervision.
• Assist with furniture moving, office relocations, event setup/teardown, and room reconfigurations across campus.
• Assist with painting preparation, patching, hanging boards or pictures, replacing ceiling tiles, and other general facility support tasks.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, storage areas, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with preventive maintenance support tasks including equipment cleaning, maintenance preparation activities, and other support functions under supervision.
• Assist with snow and ice removal during winter weather conditions as needed.
• Report maintenance, appearance, or safety concerns to Facilities staff.
• Operate basic hand tools and grounds equipment safely after training.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Facilities Department by performing all other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

Required Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills/Training:

• Must be a current Newman University student enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work 12–20 hours per week with scheduling coordinated around class availability.
• Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently after training.
• Preferred but not required: experience using basic hand tools or lawn equipment.

Physical Requirements During

Work Shift:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment up and down stairs daily.
• Ability to bend, stoop or kneel repeatedly.
• Ability to reach overhead and maintain your balance daily.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.