Temporary Landscape Worker - Jackson's Mill - Division for Land-Grant Engagement

The Division for Land-Grant Engagement at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Landscape Worker at Jackson's Mill. This temporary position located at Jackson's Mill in Weston WV will provide support to the facilities unit by providing grounds maintenance during a high-volume season.

What you'll do:

• General grounds maintenance (mowing, weed eating, leaf raking).
• Pick up trash around the grounds and buildings.
• Light carpentry duties and ditch work.
• Painting and associated maintenance work such as scraping paint.
• Move equipment, furnishings, supplies, etc.
• Maintain clean work area by removing construction debris.
• Basic maintenance such as changing light bulbs and receptacle covers.

Pay Grade:

Length of Assignment: 5 Months

Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

• High School diploma or GED - Vocational training in relevant field preferred. Up to 6 months education beyond high school in related field (carpentry, equipment operation, building trades)
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience operating groundskeeping equipment
• A minimum of three (3) months of Lawn Maintenance/care experience
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

• Valid driver's license

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