What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Grounds Assistant 2026 position at Bay College?
Position Information
Position Title
Summer Grounds Assistant 2026
Pay Grade Level
FLSA
Benefits
Department
Facilities
Campus Location
Escanaba
Pay Rate
$13.73 per hour
Min Salary
Max Salary
FTE
.50
Position Type
Student
Job Summary/Basic Function
Bay College, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking applicants for the Summer Grounds/Maintenance Assistant position. Student employees will support the upkeep, maintenance, and sanitization of campus buildings and grounds. Start dates and work schedules will be determined during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a currently enrolled Bay College student pursuing a degree or certificate.
- Must be enrolled in at least the Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 semester at the time of hire.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to safely operate power equipment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must have a valid Bay College student ID.
Preferred Qualifications
Months Per Year
3.5
Work Hours
May work up to 29 hours per week
Supervision Exercised
Supervision Received
Works under the direction of the Groundskeeper.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at that time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Physical Demands
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 job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Duties
Job Duty
- Perform routine grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, and general lawn care.
- Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
- Water plants and assist with seasonal landscaping tasks.
- Assist with painting projects and minor maintenance tasks.
- Shovel, move, and distribute dirt, mulch, and other landscaping materials.
- Operate lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and other grounds maintenance equipment in a safe manner in accordance with Bay College policies and OSHA.
- Assist with general outdoor work related to the upkeep of campus buildings and grounds.
- Perform minor repair work as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Department Information
Contact(s)
Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
Contact Phone/Extension
906-217-4016
Contact Email
hr@baycollege.edu
Contact Fax
906-217-1625
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Posting Date
03/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2723
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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