Student - Grounds Departmental Aide

Job Summary

Student employees in the Facilities Services Department support a wide range of operational, maintenance, and campus-wide service activities. Daily assignments may vary and will be directed by Facilities Services Managers or Directors across Maintenance, Grounds, and Building Services. Tasks are assigned based on departmental priorities and operational needs.

The responsibilities listed below represent typical duties but are not all inclusive. Student employees may be required to perform additional tasks as needed.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and teardown for special events
• Collect and remove trash across campus
• Empty waste containers
• Push mowing and line trimming
• Water turf, flowers, and shrubs
• Edging, mulching, raking, and general grounds care
• Clean building entrances, walkways, and indoor/outdoor areas
• Assist mechanics with basic tasks
• Painting and light maintenance
• Clean light fixtures and replace light bulbs
• Plant, tree, and shrub care, including pruning
• Asphalt and concrete repair assistance
• Move furniture and perform basic upholstery cleaning
• Wash windows and clean window blinds
• Support recycling operations

Core Competencies

• Arrive on time and prepared to work at the start of the shift
• Notify your supervisor at least one hour before your shift if you are ill and will not be coming to work.
• Work consistently from the beginning to the end of your scheduled shift
• Breaks:
  • For a full shift (6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): two 15-minute breaks at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • Breaks must be taken in the nearest building to the work site; travel time is included in the 15-minute period
  • For shifts shorter than a full day: one 15-minute break per four hours worked
• Lunch: one unpaid 30-minute lunch at 11:00 a.m.
• Dress appropriately: neat, comfortable clothing; shirts with sleeves are required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary
• Must be able to work safely from ladders when required
• Maintain responsibility for all equipment assigned
• Conduct yourself professionally and courteously as a representative of Purdue University Northwest
• Report all vehicular accidents immediately to Purdue Police, followed by your supervisor
• Report any damage to Purdue property, equipment, or other property immediately to your supervisor
• Student employees may be held responsible for damages resulting from negligence
• Ability to work adjusted schedule dependent upon area of coverage.
• Ability to work overtime to meet the business needs of the University.
• Valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.

Education

• Current Student

FLSA Status