Part Time Landscape Help
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Penn State Office of Physical Plant is offering part time ($16/hour) Landscape Worker positions for interested candidates. These are 40 hour/week positions with a 16-week term from May August 2026 with an option to extend into Fall. Start and end dates are negotiable.
Experience:
Candidates will learn grounds management practices working side by side with OPP staff to manage day-to-day operations throughout the growing season. Highlights include:
- Training in sustainable gardening techniques
- Plant identification
- Pruning techniques
- Water feature maintenance
- Skills training in the use of hand tools utility vehicles and power equipment.
Preference will be given to candidates who can explain how this opportunity will help them reach their career goals.
Application and Requirements:
- Applications must be 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license.
- Applications must be submitted electronically via the Penn State Jobs website at be certain to include a cover letter and resume.
- Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews with interviews.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
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