Labor Aide/Off-Campus

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or on-call position. Provides food service, custodial, general labor or maintenance support for departments located off-campus (outside of the Greater Lansing area) Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Assist with moving and unloading of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment. Assist with planting, cultivation, spraying, fertilizing, and care of fruit, vegetables, and field crops. Operate station vehicles, equipment and tractors with attachments such as plows, discs, planters, sprayers and mowers.

Assist in the inside and outside maintenance of buildings and grounds, assist with basic farm equipment maintenance, assist with erecting fences.

Must have a valid Michigan drivers license. Must have or be able to obtain in a timely fashion a Michigan commercial pesticide license. Must be able to tolerate heights, work in all weather conditions, stand, bend and squat for long periods of time, and lift over 75 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

8 AM to 4:30 PM

Summary of Physical Demands

Must be able to tolerate heights, work in all weather conditions, stand, bend and squat for long periods of time, and lift over 75 pounds.