Student Assistant 2 - Wooster Campus Grounds

The Ohio State University • Wooster, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves moderate and less routine responsibilities requiring good judgment. The student assistant may coordinate activities for other student employees. The role requires excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a professional environment. Previous experience and knowledge or skill in a student assistant role is required. The employee will represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity, applying OSU mission and shared values. The position is temporary and fixed-term, with anticipated work dates from April 1, 2026, to August 21, 2026. The work location is Secrest - Field Headquarters (0451). Scheduled hours are 25 per week, during the first shift.

Requirements

• Previous experience and knowledge or skill in student assistant role
• Ability to work in a professional environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Weeds landscaped beds, tree circles, and building foundations
• Prunes water sprouts
• Mulches trees and shrubs
• Picks up fallen limbs, trash, and debris from campus streets and grounds
• Operates front deck mounted and zero turn mowers to mow turf areas
• Operates string trimmers and backpack blowers
• Plants, waters, and fertilizes floral displays
• Cleans building work areas and equipment
• Provides assistance to full-time employees in projects
• Other duties as assigned
• May coordinate activities for other student employees

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed