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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Student Employee - Grounds Main Campus

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$15/hr - $15/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Student Employee for Grounds at the University of Central Missouri. This role involves providing operational and maintenance support for campus grounds, assisting with landscaping, and ensuring a safe and visually appealing environment.

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Responsibilities

Perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, raking, and leaf removal

Assist with planting, mulching, watering, and basic landscape care for trees, shrubs, lawns, and flower beds

Remove litter and debris from sidewalks, parking lots, green spaces, and exterior building areas

Assist with snow and ice removal, including shoveling, salting, and monitoring walkways during inclement weather (seasonal)

Support setup, teardown, and maintenance of outdoor spaces for campus events as needed

Safely operate and maintain basic grounds equipment and hand tools, such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and shovels, under supervision

Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting tools, equipment, and materials

Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to supervisors

Assist with documenting completed work, supply usage, or maintenance needs as requested

Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding daily tasks and priorities

Follow all campus safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Support special projects, seasonal operations, or emergency response efforts as assigned

Perform additional related duties as requested by supervisors or administrators

Qualification

Grounds MaintenanceLandscapingEquipment OperationTeamworkCommunication

Required

Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University

Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team

Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 lbs

Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and working outdoors across campus grounds

Regular exposure to inclement weather, heat, cold, noise, dust, and typical outdoor working conditions

Preferred

Majoring in a related field. An interest in landscaping, horticulture, facilities management, environmental science, or related fields is beneficial but not required

Previous outdoor work, manual labor, or customer service experience preferred but not required

Benefits

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

Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM

Generous education assistance for the employee

30.25% (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, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire

Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage