Overview
The Grounds Helper position offers an opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of our outdoor spaces. This part-time, seasonal role entails assisting with various grounds maintenance tasks for up to 26 hours weekly, with the potential to transition into a permanent part-time position.
Responsibilities
Lawn Upkeep: Ensure the lawns are well-maintained by mowing, edging, and watering as needed to uphold a neat and tidy appearance.
Trash Removal: Regularly patrol the grounds to collect and dispose of litter and debris, contributing to a clean and inviting environment for residents and visitors.
Weeding: Identify and remove weeds from flowerbeds, pathways, and other landscaped areas to preserve the aesthetic quality of the grounds and promote the health of plants.
Raking/Sweeping: Perform raking and sweeping tasks to clear leaves, branches, and other debris from walkways, parking lots, and common areas, enhancing safety and appearance.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Reliability: Demonstrate a track record of dependability and punctuality, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.
- Strong Work Ethic: Exhibit a commitment to excellence in grounds maintenance, displaying initiative and diligence in carrying out assigned duties.
- Effective Communication: Communicate clearly and respectfully with supervisors, coworkers, and residents, actively listening to instructions and feedback to ensure tasks are performed accurately.
- Adaptability: Adjust to changing priorities and work conditions, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in responding to unforeseen challenges or demands.
- Attention to Detail: Pay close attention to the quality and accuracy of work, striving for excellence in every task and ensuring the grounds are meticulously maintained.
- Collaborative Spirit: Work effectively as part of a team, contributing positively to group dynamics and fostering a supportive and harmonious work environment.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
$10.00 - $12.00 per hour, Commensurate with experienceADA
Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Position requires extensive physical labor in dust and pollen filled environments in all types of weather. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, stooping, lifting, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time. Requires extensive physical labor in dust and pollen filled environments in all types of weather.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
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