<p>To assist in the care taking of UNW grounds, including lawns, ball fields, landscaping, sidewalks, steps, snow. and trees in a neat and efficient manner.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in maintaining campus lawns, mowing, irrigating, and fertilizing regularly </li></ul> <p>Provide tree, shrub, and flower care, including watering, trimming and planting</p> <ul> <li>Provide ice and snow removal of walks and roads </li><li>Assist in lake shore and surrounding woods rehabilitation. (Buckthorn removal, lake weed removal, etc.) </li><li>Maintain a safe work environment through proper lifting and use of equipment </li><li>Assist in any/all aspects of event setup and cleanup as needed. </li><li>Assist in the care of athletic facilities. </li><li>Abide by all University policies </li><li>Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith. </li></ul> <p>Rate: $15.00 per hour</p> <p>STUDENT POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN A MINIMUM OF 1 ON-CAMPUS TRAD COURSE (INCLUDING PSOC) AT UNW.</p> <p>After hire, prior to your start date, you will be required to present valid documentation of employment eligibility. Please make sure you have original documents, NOT copies. A list of acceptable documents can be found on uscis.gov.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Able to work individually or as a member of a team </li><li>Ability to perform basic yard tasks </li><li>Driver's License: Valid driver's license </li><li>Background Check: Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment. </li><li>Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern's mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community </li></ul> <p>KEY SKILLS:</p> <ul> <li>Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision. </li><li>Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail. </li><li>Verbal Communication: Strong verbal communication skills. </li><li>Flexibility: Willingness to work on-call outside of regular business hours as needed due to events or snow removal. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS</p> <p>The following working conditions reflect the typical demands associated with this position and are subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law:</p> <ul> <li>Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties. </li><li>Clear and professional verbal communication for instruction, collaboration, and customer service. </li><li>Manual dexterity and motor coordination for typing, writing, and using equipment/tools. </li><li>Physical mobility to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend, reach, or lift as required. </li><li>Cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and adaptability. </li><li>Professional appearance and hygiene appropriate to the role. </li><li>Ability to read, write, and understand instructions and technical information. </li><li>Lift up to 20 lbs.; stoop, kneel, crouch, and handle materials, constantly. </li><li>Lift up to 50 lbs.; stoop, kneel, crouch, and handle materials, occasionally. </li><li>Ability to operate vehicles or machinery, frequently. </li><li>Exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous materials, constantly. </li><li>Proximity to electrical equipment, energized systems, moving mechanical parts, and the use of heavy machinery, tools, or equipment that pose injury risks, frequently. </li><li>Work may include tasks at heights in confined spaces or on uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces with potential for slips, trips, or falls, constantly. </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.</p> <p>The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other tasks not specifically addressed in this job description.</p>