UHDS Landscape/Grounds Student Position

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 31 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title UHDS Landscape/Grounds Student Position
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $19.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $20.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill six part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours during summer break) Landscape and Grounds student position for the UHDS (University Housing & Dining Services) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The UHDS (University Housing & Dining Services) Landscape and Grounds student position will assist with keeping all areas of UHDS facilities safe and clean. This includes all landscapes, hardscapes (ADA ramps, sidewalks, patios, entryways, parking lots, etc.), and trash compactors/containment areas. This position requires the candidate to be able to lift an minimum weight of 50 lbs. This position will also use a wide variety of hand and power tools, power equipment, and use of state vehicles/utility carts. Follows all safety requirements. This position requires a steady and consistent work pace. This position also performs weekly and weekend trash routines.
Position Duties
The duties includes but not limited to use of hand and power tools, power equipment such as back pack blowers, push mower, hard edger, gas shears, weed whackers, and pressure washers. This position requires all employees to drive trucks or utility carts. This position performs daily and weekend trash detail with using multiple trash compactors. Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods of time are part of this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Prior experience with basic landscape equipment such as weed trimmers, push mowers, and basic landscape tools such as shovels, rakes, and weed tools.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P11036SE
Number of Vacancies 6
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/20/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/06/2024
Full Consideration Date 05/24/2024
Closing Date 05/31/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
  • A Resume
  • A Cover Letter


For additional information please contact: Brian Kreft at [email protected]
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check & Motor Vehicle History Check requirement.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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