What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Grounds Staff position at Hope College?
Position Title
Summer Grounds Staff
Classification Title
Hourly Temporary (HT)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility
Department
Physical Plant
Job Description
This is a summer temporary position, typically 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with occasional voluntary weekend work. Both full time and part time positions available.
This is routine manual labor associated with the daily upkeep of campus landscape and grounds. Employees in this job classification are not under close supervision but receive instructions and direction from one of our Groundskeepers and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength.
Typical routine duties include but are not limited to: weeding, mowing grass, pruning shrubbery and trees, annual planting/watering, maintenance of landscaping beds and general cleanup of grounds. Examples of routine work include: Hand weeding of landscape beds, walking campus to pick up trash, digging holes and planting trees and shrubs; pruning trees and shrubs gathering and carrying brush. Digging holes for irrigation repair , Planting annual flowers and weeding flower beds .Driving utility vehicles, tractors, pickup trucks and mowers. Running hand power equipment such as string trimmers. Washing and cleaning of equipment and grounds shop areas.
This is routine manual labor associated with the daily upkeep of campus landscape and grounds. Employees in this job classification are not under close supervision but receive instructions and direction from one of our Groundskeepers and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength.
Typical routine duties include but are not limited to: weeding, mowing grass, pruning shrubbery and trees, annual planting/watering, maintenance of landscaping beds and general cleanup of grounds. Examples of routine work include: Hand weeding of landscape beds, walking campus to pick up trash, digging holes and planting trees and shrubs; pruning trees and shrubs gathering and carrying brush. Digging holes for irrigation repair , Planting annual flowers and weeding flower beds .Driving utility vehicles, tractors, pickup trucks and mowers. Running hand power equipment such as string trimmers. Washing and cleaning of equipment and grounds shop areas.
Qualifications
- Ability and willingness to work outside in varying weather conditions.
- Some landscaping or grounds maintenance is preferred
- Must pass a background check and physical examination and possess no physical limitations which would inhibit work performance.
- Must be 16 years of age or older. If under 18 years of age, must provide a State of Michigan work permit.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves lifting over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities with students. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2023-144AR
Job Posting Open Date
03/04/2025
Job Posting Close Date
05/31/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Is this position available for sponsorship
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
