Summer Seasonal Arboretum Landscape Assistant

Summer Seasonal Arboretum Landscape Assistant

Working Title: Summer Seasonal Arboretum Landscape Assistant

State Role Title: Wage

Position Type: Temporary

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100119 - Arboretum

Pay Rate: Hourly $13.50 per hour

General Information:

Become a valuable part of the JMU community by assisting with caring for the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, a lush forest sanctuary located on campus in the heart of the stunning Shenandoah Valley.

If you love being outdoors and are interested in the flora around us, then maybe a position at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is for you! Located off University Blvd. across from E Hall and Jennings, the Arboretum is a great place to get active and have fun while learning about landscaping fundamentals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include weekly maintenance (weed eating, blowing, mowing), watering, mulching, chipping trails, and cleaning debris. You may also assist with planting and weeding. Tools used include but are not limited to: weed eater, blower, walk-behind mower, hand tools such as pruners, loopers, trowel, shovel, rake, mattock, rock bar, etc. Vehicles driven include John Deer Gator and Polaris ATVs and golf carts.

Shifts will be between 6:30 am and 3 pm, Monday - Friday.

Qualifications:

This position begins after May 15 and concludes by mid-August (exact date negotiable). You must have held a valid driver's license for 2 years and be 19 or older. You must be available to complete shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Related experience is helpful but not necessary.

Additional Posting Information:

We have one position at 40 hours/week; one position at 32 hours/week; and one at 24 hours/week.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/summer-seasonal-arboretum-landscape-assistant-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states-5529a8cf-8e08-4ecd-aae5-1945272fc3d4

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