FWS Grounds Worker (Student)

About the Department

*This position is only open to students who are Federal Work Study eligible.*

Compensation: $13.99/hr.

• Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.
• Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process.

Position Duties

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is non-exempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned). Maintain campus grounds by performing landscaping, monitoring outdoor facilities, and ensuring the upkeep of green spaces to provide a safe and welcoming environment. Operate hand shovel, broom, weed eater and other various grounds equipment. Keep grounds clean and free of hazards, trash, and tumbleweed abatement. Facilitate effective communication by providing clear, timely information through various channels and ensuring consistent messaging with supervisor and co-workers. O ther tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs . PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more to perform essential position functions For lifts exceeding 50 pounds, an assisted lift technique will be required Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments when working with certain tools and outside environments. The work environment is mainly outdoors , occasionally working in confined spaces. There may be a risk of being exposed to hazardous chemicals. An employee must be able to transition between stationary tasks and activities to frequent movement activities quickly and as needed. NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.
• Maintain campus grounds by performing landscaping, monitoring outdoor facilities, and ensuring the upkeep of green spaces to provide a safe and welcoming environment.
• Operate hand shovel, broom, weed eater and other various grounds equipment.
• Keep grounds clean and free of hazards, trash, and tumbleweed abatement.
• Facilitate effective communication by providing clear, timely information through various channels and ensuring consistent messaging with supervisor and co-workers.
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more to perform essential position functions
• For lifts exceeding 50 pounds, an assisted lift technique will be required
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments when working with certain tools and outside environments.
• The work environment is mainly outdoors , occasionally working in confined spaces.
• There may be a risk of being exposed to hazardous chemicals.
• An employee must be able to transition between stationary tasks and activities to frequent movement activities quickly and as needed.
• NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Related experience such as grounds work including snow removal, equipment operation, maintenance and repair or?related outdoor work Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one, and be able to meet college insurance carrier requirements Must be a student that is eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Related experience such as grounds work including snow removal, equipment operation, maintenance and repair or?related outdoor work
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one, and be able to meet college insurance carrier requirements
• Must be a student that is eligible for Federal Work Study.

Other Qualifications

• If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful. LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS. Equal Opportunity Employer Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. http://lccc.wy.edu/ http://www.lccc.wy.edu/about/humanresources The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.
• If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.
• LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer