Open Student Positions

SUMMARY:
Assist the University Gardener with the routine maintenance of the University’s outdoor vegetable
and ornamental gardens and indoor plant installments; assisting in landscape construction and
nursery maintenance; amending soils, or applying mulch and compost; planting, watering, weeding,
and fertilizing of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs; dividing and propagating perennials; pruning
perennials, trees and shrubs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Perform the tasks outlined above as they are assigned via Maintenance Direct®, the Department of
Facilities Management’s work order management system.
-Tasks may include the use and operation of a pickup truck equipped with a lift gate, and operation of push lawn mowers and gas-powered weed trimmers. Performance of these essential duties and
responsibilities may require the use of a step ladder, lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as a variety of
repetitive motions.
-Be responsible for cleaning, sanitation, and safety in assigned grounds, shop, or work areas and
generally assist the University Gardener with these duties as projects are assigned.
-Must be able to successfully complete any required safety training. Supervision and safety training
will be overseen by the University Gardener. The University Gardener will provide task-specific
training and direction on individual projects.
-Hand tools used will include spades, loppers, bypass pruners, rakes, hoes, axes, bow saws,
among others. Mechanical weed whackers and other small power tools will also be used.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
 Must be enrolled at Michigan Technological University and a student in good academic standing.
 Must possess a valid driver's license(s) and a satisfactory driving record.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Good interpersonal and communication skills.
 Ability to adapt to frequently changing work environments, conditions, and work schedules.
 Ability to perform tasks involving climbing, lifting, handling of materials and supplies, moving
materials and equipment, and working from ladders.
 Ability to utilize personal portable electronic devices to communicate, integrate applications to
manage tasks, and access electronic databases.
 Available to work mornings, beginning at 7:00 AM.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb
or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly
required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel an object; taste or smell; and be able to
communicate with others via mobile phone or radio.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth
perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lifting and/or moving
more than 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job the employee may work near moving mechanical parts. The
employee must regularly work in all outdoor weather conditions including blizzards, storms, hail,
wind, rain, fog, extreme heat, extreme cold, and sunshine.
The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, reflective vests, hearing protection, and
safety glasses will be furnished by the University. Protective footwear, in the form of
steel/composite toe safety shoes will be furnished by the student.

SUMMARY:
Assist Grounds personnel with the routine maintenance of the University grounds, streets, and
parking lots; move equipment and furniture; set up furnishings and equipment at special events;
collect trash and recycling from receptacles; painting; lawn mowing and weed trimming; and
assist Equipment Operators with a variety of projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Perform the tasks outlined above as they are assigned via Maintenance Direct®, the Department
of Facilities Management’s work order management system. Tasks may include the use and
operation of a pickup truck equipped with a lift gate, operation/activation of trash and recycling
compactors, and operation of push lawn mowers and gas-powered weed trimmers.
-Be responsible for cleaning, sanitation, and safety in assigned grounds, shop, or work areas and
generally assist Equipment Operators with these duties as projects are assigned.
-Must be able to successfully complete any required safety training. Supervision and safety training
will be overseen by the Site Engineer. The Site Engineer and Equipment Operators will provide
task-specific training and direction on individual projects.
-Performance of these essential duties and responsibilities may require the use of a step ladder,
lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as a variety of repetitive motions.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
 Must be enrolled at Michigan Technological University and a student in good academic
standing.
 Must possess appropriate valid driver's license(s) and a satisfactory driving record.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Good interpersonal and communication skills.
 Ability to adapt to frequently changing work environments, conditions, and work
schedules.
 Ability to perform tasks involving climbing, lifting, handling of materials and supplies,
moving furniture and equipment, and working from ladders.
 Available to work mornings, beginning at 6:00 or 7:00 AM.

SUMMARY:
Assist the Maintenance Mechanic with the routine maintenance and repair of
heavy equipment, University-owned vehicles, campus equipment and mechanical building
systems and a variety of other projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Perform the tasks outlined above as they are assigned via Maintenance Direct®, the Department
of Facilities Management’s work order management system. Tasks may include the use and
operation of a pickup truck equipped with a lift gate, operation of hand tools, pneumatic tools,
welders, steam cleaners/power washers, and painting equipment.
-Be responsible for cleaning, sanitation, and safety in assigned shop or work areas and generally
assist the Maintenance Mechanic with these duties as projects are assigned.
-Must be able to successfully complete any required safety training by the specified due date.
Supervision and safety training will be overseen by the Site Engineer. The Site Engineer and
Maintenance Mechanic will provide task-specific training and direction on individual projects.
-Performance of these essential duties and responsibilities may require the use of a step ladder,
lifting up to 100 pounds, as well as a variety of repetitive motions.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
 Must be enrolled at Michigan Technological University and a student in good academic
standing.
 Must possess appropriate valid state-issued driver's license(s) and a satisfactory driving
record.
 Experience with the operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines, standard
and automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, mechanical, air and hydraulic brakes,
and other associated systems is desirable, but not required for this position.
 Experience in the operation of light and heavy equipment is desirable, but not required for
this position.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 Good interpersonal and communication skills.
 Ability to adapt to frequently changing work environments, conditions, and work
schedules.
 Ability to perform tasks involving climbing, lifting, handling of materials and supplies,
operating equipment, and working from ladders.
 Available to work mornings, beginning at 6:00 or 7:00 AM.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. The employee
is regularly required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel an object; taste or smell;
and be able to communicate with others via mobile phone or radio.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision;
depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; occasionally lifting and/or moving
more than 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job the employee may work near moving mechanical parts.
The employee must regularly work in all outdoor weather conditions including blizzards, storms,
hail, wind, rain, fog, extreme heat, extreme cold and sunshine.
The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, reflective vests, hearing protection,
coveralls, safety glasses, and goggles will be furnished by the University. Protective footwear, in
the form of steel/composite toe safety shoes will be furnished by the student.