Summer Grounds Assistant 2026

Position Information

Position Title

Summer Grounds Assistant 2026

Pay Grade Level

FLSA

Benefits

Department

Facilities

Campus Location

Escanaba

Pay Rate

$13.73 per hour

Min Salary

Max Salary

FTE

.50

Position Type

Student

Job Summary/Basic Function

Bay College, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking applicants for the Summer Grounds/Maintenance Assistant position. Student employees will support the upkeep, maintenance, and sanitization of campus buildings and grounds. Start dates and work schedules will be determined during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Bay College student pursuing a degree or certificate.
• Must be enrolled in at least the Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 semester at the time of hire.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to safely operate power equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid Bay College student ID.

Preferred Qualifications

Months Per Year

3.5

Work Hours

May work up to 29 hours per week

Supervision Exercised

Supervision Received

Works under the direction of the Groundskeeper.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at that time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Duties

Job Duty

• Perform routine grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, and general lawn care.
• Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
• Water plants and assist with seasonal landscaping tasks.
• Assist with painting projects and minor maintenance tasks.
• Shovel, move, and distribute dirt, mulch, and other landscaping materials.
• Operate lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and other grounds maintenance equipment in a safe manner in accordance with Bay College policies and OSHA.
• Assist with general outdoor work related to the upkeep of campus buildings and grounds.
• Perform minor repair work as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension

906-217-4016

Contact Email

[email protected]

Contact Fax

906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Posting Date

03/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter