Laborer Grounds

Job Summary

Grounds Laborer at Sunnyside Apartments. Assists full-time Landscape Gardeners with grounds duties. Assist with planting, weeding, mulching, deadheading, pruning, digging, raking, watering, trash removal, and sweeping. The applicant must commit to a position that is physically demanding and involves working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Responsibilities

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Picking up leaves and debris.
• Weeding
• Watering Plants
• Mulching
• Snow removal
• Assisting with tree and shrub pruning projects.
• Lawn care (mowing, edging, trimming etc.).
• Picking up litter
• Assisting full-time gardeners with other grounds duties.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Experience or interest in horticulture or related field.

Able to work at least 19-30 hours per week. May not exceed 1560 hours per year, May 1st through April 30th.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16936N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday within the hours of 6:30am-3:00pm. 19-30 hours per week. May not exceed 1560 hours per year May 1st through April 30th. Work hours will be scheduled in 4-8 hour blocks of time. Possible weekend and holiday on call shifts for snow removal.

Department: 00460 - Sunnyside Apartments

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $15.00 - $16.00/h DOE

Close Date: 6/30/2026