Summer Student Jobs: Environmental Services, Trades & Grounds Assistants - Westfield State University

Job Description:

Campus Title: Summer Student Jobs: Environmental Services, Trades & Grounds Assistants

Department: Facilities and Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Funding: Contracted

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Timeframe: Seasonal

Shift: Full-Time, Temporary

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $16.00 per hour (To commensurate with skill and experience

General Statement of Duties:

The summer student Environmental Services, Trades & Grounds Assistant(s) will, under general supervision, assist with duties in their assigned trade(s). Based on campus needs, individuals may be asked to assist with other work as needed. This posting intends to hire:

Three (3) Grounds Assistants

• Plant flowers, weed, complete general grounds work and campus maintenance; including trash pick up, empty trash barrels, haul debris, rake leaves. May include use of small equipment to mow grass, trim edging and pruning trees.

Four (4) Paint Assistants

• Refresh paint in various campus spaces; including cleaning walls, tape edges, paint trim, walls and parking lot lines.

Four (4) Environmental Services Assistants

• Specific cleaning tasks in campus buildings; including dusting, washing walls, deep cleaning soft floors/furniture and moving furniture.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Dependability

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

NOTE: You must be at least 16 years old to be employed at Westfield State University

Additional Information:

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:

An online application is required. A resume and cover letter may be attached but this is not required.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin April 22, 2024. The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalist have been selected.

NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.