Grounds Helper- Temporary

Salary

$14.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Location

Central Campus, Jackson, MI

Job Type

Temporary Staff

Department

Facilities

Opening Date

05/27/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

BROAD FUNCTIONS Supports Facilities within the grounds team. 27+/- hours per week, Monday through Thursday 7am- 2:30pm, some Fridays/ weekends as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with: Care of trees, shrubs, plants, and landscaping beds Trash removal Snow removal, if needed Parking lot maintenance. Mowing grass using hand and power mowers Trimming Raking leaves Additional responsibilities as specified by supervisor

WORK ENVIROMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, climb, use hands to finger, handle and feel and reach with hands and arms. Normally will be required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Able and willing to work in inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Operate equipment commonly used in commercial grounds operations. Basic features within Microsoft Office (Outlook) Be customer service oriented. Personal drive to keep on task to meet deadlines. Work independently and in a team Willingness to learn.

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use yourlegal first and last names on your application. If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume." Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your resume. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws (Download PDF reader). Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Temporary employee participate in the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System.

Employer

Jackson College

Address

 2111 Emmons Road

Jackson, Michigan, 49201

Phone

 517-787-0800

517-796-8468

Website

 https:// www. jccmi.edu