What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student - Groundshelper position at Clark Public Utilities?
Student – Groundshelper
This position reports to the Facilities Manager and is located at the Operations Center, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. Students must be able to work full days for a minimum of 20 (up to 40) hours per week. To be eligible for this position, students must be currently enrolled in college and taking college courses.
WHAT YOU WOULD DO:
- Mow and maintain lawns.
- Assemble and disassemble PUD event tents.
- Trims and edge walks, flower beds, and walls.
- Prunes shrubs and trees or removes damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
- Rake and bag leaves.
- Clean grounds and remove litter.
- Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
- Spread salt on public walks to prevent ice buildup.
- Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
- Water lawn and shrubs.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate who is currently enrolled in college and taking college courses. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties listed above satisfactorily. Requires excellent verbal communication and customer service skills. Must be flexible, dependable and teamwork oriented. Valid driver’s license preferred.
This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work and its potential impact on the safety of employees, the public, and organizational operations. In accordance with our drug-free workplace policy, compliance with applicable testing and safety requirements is a condition of employment.
BENEFITS:
As a public utility district in Washington State, Clark Public Utilities student employees may be enrolled in the Public Employee Retirement System. Student employees will also receive one hour of sick leave for every forty hours worked.
2026 Salary: $18.00/hour minimum $20.25/hour maximum
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume with a cover letter via email to jobs@clarkpud.com. Resumes may also be sent to Clark Public Utilities, Human Resources Department, P.O. BOX 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Clark Public Utilities, we are committed to creating a respectful workplace where people from all backgrounds are valued for their skills and contributions. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to do their best work while growing meaningful, lasting careers as part of our team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.25 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20