On-Call Service/Maintenance

This is an on-call position. Provides food service, custodial, grounds maintenance, general labor or other main support on an on-call basis.

As a part-time Landscape Services employee, you will play an integral role by assisting in a wide variety of routine manual labor tasks related to general landscape and grounds maintenance, plant and tree care including preservation and treatment, and more. This part-time position is great for anyone looking to start their journey in landscaping, or even for those with experience just looking to pick up some additional work.

We’re passionate about maintaining the natural beauty of Michigan State University’s campus, so come be a part of the reason why so many students, staff, faculty, and community members love this place!

Assist with general landscaping tasks; mow, water, fertilize, litter control, operate equipment, cut weeds, brush, and grass using hand and power equipment; recognize field/lawn issues; install landscape plant material, signs, site furniture, edging and boulders; shovel, rake, grade, dig, back-fill; haul materials. Operate equipment used in landscape maintenance and construction.

Assist with installation of irrigation systems, topsoil, seed and sod lawn and turf areas; transplant and move trees, shrubs, and flowers; perform regular maintenance to light and medium-weight vehicles such as oil checks, grease fittings, tire pressure checks; transport supplies, materials, tools, and equipment work sites using university vehicles; update and maintain MSU's plant maintenance database using Field Maps.

Issue, receive, and store supplies and equipment; maintain and install erosion control devices; assist in identifying and treating plant disease, insect, and other related problems; shovel snow, sand and de-ice walkways; assist in monitoring working areas to assure compliance with safety precautions and proper working methods; use email; install tree protection fencing; maintain roads and walkways; participate in MSU football tailgate clean up.

Any questions about the position can be directed to IPF.LandscapeServices@msu.edu .  

This position is expected to work up to 29 hours per week starting at $16.50 per hour from approximately April through November. 

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