Landscape Assistant

Salary/Position Classification

• $15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position. This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

Duties & Responsibilities

There are two levels of Landscaping student positions available.  The interview assessment will determine the establishment of either a Temp I or a Temp II Landscape worker.  

Student TEMP I Landscape Assistant Duties & Responsibilities  

• Assist redoing landscapes around campus  
• Assist with painting athletic fields 
• Tree and stump removal  
• Assist in cleaning sidewalks and streets 
• Filling potholes  
• Shoveling Snow
• Hand Sanding
• Other duties as assigned  

Student TEMP II Landscape Assistant Duties & Responsibilities  

• Working with staff to redo landscapes around campus 
• Experience in operating equipment to clean sidewalks and streets such as Bobcat skid steers, ToolCats and small articulating front-end loaders 
• Filling potholes- experience in operation of small asphalt roller or asphalt crack sealing equipment a plus 
• On call for snow removal/storm clean up and willing to assist in supervision of crew response 
• Experience running equipment for large scale snow removal and landscape equipment 
• Assist with painting athletic fields 
• Picking up garbage and branches 
• Shoveling Snow
• Hand Sanding
• Run Snow Removal Equipment
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Competencies

• Willing to work in an outdoor environment in inclement weather
• Must be able to work a minimum of 10hrs/week
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds frequently and without restrictions
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Valid driver's license
  • Experience in operation of tractors, large front-end loaders, or forklifts
  • CDL license

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume or Cover Letter
• Class schedule

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.