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Temporary Summer Landscape Workers

  • 20001139
  • Business Services
  • Facilities / Skilled Trades  
  • Temporary
  • Opening on: Apr 1 2025
  • Administration and Finance
  • 300130 - Landscape AUX

Working Title: Temporary Summer Landscape Workers

State Role Title: Wage

Position Type: Temporary

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 300130 - Landscape AUX

 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.00 hr

 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

 

Beginning Review Date: 04/11/2025

 

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

 

General Information:

Come be a part of the JMU community and a valuable member of the Landscaping team!

James Madison University’s Facilities Management Department is accepting applications for multiple Temporary Summer Landscape Workers. Work is 20-40 hours per week. Typical work schedule is Monday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Friday 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with some flexibility allowed.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

General landscape duties include weed-eating, watering, weeding, planting, mulching, trimming and possibly turf maintenance.

 

Qualifications:

Must be able to work predominately outdoors in extreme weather temperatures and conditions.
Must be 15 years of age or older as of the start date.
Landscape experience is helpful but not necessary.

 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

These are part-time wage positions with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

 

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

 

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

 

 

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