Fall Semester Student Grounds Worker

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I APPLY?

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• Returning Applicants: If you’ve previously been hired for a position at Lewis & Clark College, we’d love to see you back! Please close this window and log into your Workday account using your LC credentials. You can easily apply through the Talent and Performance icon on your home page.

• New Applicants: If you’re applying for the first time, we encourage you to prepare your resume and gather your I-9 documents in advance. This will help streamline your application and hiring process! For more information and resources, please visit our Student Employment Resources.

WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Grounds Student Workers (Amanda Wilson)

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5400 Federal Work Study, FS - Grounds

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-08-31

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JOB PURPOSE:

This position will work under the supervision of the College grounds supervisor on annual campus grounds maintenance projects as well as special projects.

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY:

• Resume, uploaded
• Cover letter, uploaded
• Previous grounds maintenance or landscaping experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required to carry out the job responsibility.
• Must be able to work in a stooped, kneeling, crouched or squatting position.
• Must be able to manipulate the tools and equipment used in grounds tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Skillfully and safely operates all hand and power tools necessary to complete assigned tasks, including shovels, hoes, rakes, axes, trimmers, mowers, etc.

• Moves, loads, unloads and delivers heavy and bulky materials, supplies, and equipment by hand or dolly.

• Assists with all tasks needed to ensure timely set-ups and take-downs for campus events.

• Must pass drivers training to operate transportation vehicles

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE:

• Part Time
• Hours available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM

RATE OF PAY:

• $16.80 per hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

• Preferred but not required.

• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.

• Critical Thinking: Identify and analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.

• Skillfully and safely operates all hand and power tools necessary to complete assigned tasks, including shovels, hoes, rakes, axes, trimmers, mowers, etc.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission.  We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies.  Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.

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Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.