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Title: STUDENT: Grounds Crew/Grounds
VP Area: CFO
Department: Physical Plant
Position Compensation: $15.00/hour
Location: Main Campus

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:
To assist in the care taking of UNW grounds, including lawns, ball fields, landscaping, sidewalks, steps, snow. and trees in a neat and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in maintaining campus lawns, mowing, irrigating, and fertilizing regularly
Provide tree, shrub, and flower care, including watering, trimming and planting
• Provide ice and snow removal of walks and roads
• Assist in lake shore and surrounding woods rehabilitation. (Buckthorn removal, lake weed removal, etc.)
• Maintain a safe work environment through proper lifting and use of equipment
• Assist in any/all aspects of event setup and cleanup as needed.
• Assist in the care of athletic facilities.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:
Required:
• Ability to perform basic yard tasks
• Ability to work on-call as needed for department- related events (i.e. snow, storm clean-up, etc.); which may include some evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Driver’s License: Valid driver's license
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Key Skills:
• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Verbal Communication: Strong verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work on-call outside of regular business hours as needed due to events or snow removal.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS

The following working conditions reflect the typical demands associated with this position and are subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law:

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties in a typical office setting.
• Clear and professional verbal communication for instruction, collaboration, and customer service.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination for typing, writing, and using equipment/tools.
• Physical mobility to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend, reach, or lift as required.
• Cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Professional appearance and hygiene appropriate to the role.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions and technical information.