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Inside Higher Ed · 9 hours ago

Weekend Grounds Support -Student Assistant

Dalton, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Columbus State University is a vibrant institution that nurtures creativity and student success. The Weekend Grounds Support - Student Assistant role involves manual labor focused on maintaining the campus environment, including trash collection and supporting event setups.

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Responsibilities

Walks assigned areas of campus to collect and remove trash from common areas

Assists in special projects, such as setting up and moving furniture or equipment for special events on or off-campus

Uses power equipment to clean buildings

Collects recyclable materials from campus and off-campus buildings

Reads work orders and follows instructions

Assists in emergency preparations, such as clearing snow, ice, sidewalks, and driveways

Operates delivery trucks or other equipment to assist in loading or moving materials and products

Drives vehicles to pick up tables and chairs across campus or between campuses

Works in either campus moving and setup teams or grounds keeping teams

Completes other duties as assigned

Serves as a brand ambassador of University Operations and Columbus State University

Qualification

Heavy lifting abilityOperate power equipmentWork in various weather conditionsManual labor skills

Required

Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs. and occasionally lift 50 - 100 lbs

Ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous manual tasks

Ability to operate warehouse, delivery, and power equipment, such as hand trucks, pressure washers, etc

Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions

Hold a valid driver's license

Preferred

Students with a grade point average of 2.5 and above are preferred

Students who have received a Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) award are encouraged to apply but receipt of an FWSP financial aid package is not required to qualify for this position