2021-2022 Student Worker, Facilities Grounds

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a student worker for the Grounds Department to perform general landscaping duties on the campus.


Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • ​​Rakes, collects, and disposes of leaves from campus grounds.
  • Assist in keeping and maintaining sports fields & courts
  • Preparation and maintenance of all athletic fields.
  • Trash removal and recyclable collection
  • Picks up trash and debris from campus grounds, streets, and walks.
  • Pulling weeds and weed eating.
  • Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout campus

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Applicants must list the number of hours he/she can work and/or their class schedule.
  •  Applicant must have a valid driver's license

Physical Demands:

  • Frequently lift 20-45 pound objects
  • Occasionally lift and carry 50-100 pounds
  • Occasionally work overhead
  • Frequently able to sit, walk, stand, bend and squat
  • Frequently able to grasp and perform  fine manipulation
  • Constantly able to push and pull
  • Majority of work assignment is outdoors 

Equipment Operated:

  • Edgers
  • Blowers
  • John Deere Gator
  • Weed Eater

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

  • Inclusive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Group Health Plan features include Teledoc, Surgery Plus!, Wellness Incentive Program, Nationwide Pet Insurance, just to name a few!
  • Health Reimbursement Account (University Paid!) and Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent options)
  • Tuition Remission (Employee, Spouse, and Dependents)*
  • Tuition Exchange opportunity for dependent of employees*
  • Paid Personal Leave (Sick, Vacation, Holidays)
  • 403b - Annual match 3%-9% of pay based on employee’s contribution. University match and fully vested within one month of hire date.
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance valued at 30k (University Paid!)
  • Income Protection Benefits after one year
  • Additional options for supplemental insurance 

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period



Job Description Summary

We are looking for a student worker for the Grounds Department to perform general landscaping duties on the campus.


Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • ​​Rakes, collects, and disposes of leaves from campus grounds.
  • Assist in keeping and maintaining sports fields & courts
  • Preparation and maintenance of all athletic fields.
  • Trash removal and recyclable collection
  • Picks up trash and debris from campus grounds, streets, and walks.
  • Pulling weeds and weed eating.
  • Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout campus

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Applicants must list the number of hours he/she can work and/or their class schedule.
  •  Applicant must have a valid driver's license

Physical Demands:

  • Frequently lift 20-45 pound objects
  • Occasionally lift and carry 50-100 pounds
  • Occasionally work overhead
  • Frequently able to sit, walk, stand, bend and squat
  • Frequently able to grasp and perform  fine manipulation
  • Constantly able to push and pull
  • Majority of work assignment is outdoors 

Equipment Operated:

  • Edgers
  • Blowers
  • John Deere Gator
  • Weed Eater

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

  • Inclusive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Group Health Plan features include Teledoc, Surgery Plus!, Wellness Incentive Program, Nationwide Pet Insurance, just to name a few!
  • Health Reimbursement Account (University Paid!) and Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent options)
  • Tuition Remission (Employee, Spouse, and Dependents)*
  • Tuition Exchange opportunity for dependent of employees*
  • Paid Personal Leave (Sick, Vacation, Holidays)
  • 403b - Annual match 3%-9% of pay based on employee’s contribution. University match and fully vested within one month of hire date.
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance valued at 30k (University Paid!)
  • Income Protection Benefits after one year
  • Additional options for supplemental insurance 

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period



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