What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Assistant position at University of North Dakota?
Categories: Collaboration & teamwork, Communication, Learning & application, Student
Department: FM-Cust/Maint
Landscape Assistant
- 499563
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Federal Work Study Student
- Institutional Student
- Closing on: Oct 30 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 10-20 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position. This is a part-time, non-benefited position.
Duties & Responsibilities
There are two levels of Landscaping student positions available. The interview assessment will determine the establishment of either a Temp I or a Temp II Landscape worker.
Student TEMP I Landscape Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist redoing landscapes around campus
- Assist with painting athletic fields
- Tree and stump removal
- Assist in cleaning sidewalks and streets
- Filling potholes
- Shoveling Snow
- Hand Sanding
- Other duties as assigned
Student TEMP II Landscape Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
- Working with staff to redo landscapes around campus
- Experience in operating equipment to clean sidewalks and streets such as Bobcat skid steers, ToolCats and small articulating front-end loaders
- Filling potholes- experience in operation of small asphalt roller or asphalt crack sealing equipment a plus
- On call for snow removal/storm clean up and willing to assist in supervision of crew response
- Experience running equipment for large scale snow removal and landscape equipment
- Assist with painting athletic fields
- Picking up garbage and branches
- Shoveling Snow
- Hand Sanding
- Run Snow Removal Equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies
- Willing to work in an outdoor environment in inclement weather Must be able to work a minimum of 10hrs/week
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Minimum Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds frequently and without restrictions
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Experience in operation of tractors, large front-end loaders, or forklifts
- CDL license
To Apply
- Resume or Cover Letter
- Class schedule
Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.
Additional Information
All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Need help?
Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
EEO Statement
The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.
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