Posted 1w ago

Co-op Landscaping & Maintenance Assistant

@ Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, Kentucky, United States
OnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Pull weeds, Spread mulch, Water plants
Requirements Summary:High school students (16+), no prior landscaping experience required, willingness to learn, able to perform outdoor labor, reliable transportation.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Rakes, Shovels, Brooms, Watering equipment
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Job Description

Job Summary:


Frontier Nursing University is looking for motivated high school students to join our Facilities Department for Cooperative (CO-OP) internship. This is a great opportunity to earn money, gain work experience, and spend time outdoors helping maintain our beautiful 217-acre campus. No prior landscaping or maintenance experience is necessary—just a willingness to work hard and learn new skills.


Supervisor Responsibility:

No supervisor responsibility.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Help with landscaping tasks like pulling weeds, spreading mulch, and watering plants
  • Pick up trash and recyclables around the campus grounds
  • Use hand tools like rakes, shovels, and brooms (training provided)
  • Assist with planting flowers and basic garden maintenance 
  • Wash equipment and campus vehicles
  • Support the Facilities team with special projects and outdoor clean-up
  • Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, patios, and outdoor furniture
  • Support maintenance with preventive maintenance (PM) activities and other routine maintenance
  • Follow safety guidelines and instructions from supervisors
  • Adhere to the elements of the Culture of Caring
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Who We’re Looking For:

  • High school students (rising senior, ages 16+) interested in working outdoors
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Dependable, respectful, and willing to learn
  • Physically able to perform outdoor labor in various weather conditions
  • Reliable transportation
  • No prior experience required—just a positive attitude!
  • Co-op opportunity not to exceed one year 

Education and Experience:

  • Enrolled in WCHigh school

Prohibited Equipment for Minors

  • Under Kentucky law (KRS 339.230) and regulation 803 KAR 1:100, minors under the age of 18 are prohibited from engaging in occupations deemed hazardous. This includes operating or assisting in the operation of certain power-driven equipment commonly used in landscaping and maintenance work. Specifically, minors are not permitted to operate:
  • Chainsaws
  • Tractors
  • Woodchippers
  • Hedge trimmers
  • Power-driven hoisting apparatus
  • Excavating equipment
  • Logging or sawmill machinery

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
  • Flexible hours to fit around summer activities

Reporting Relationship:

Reports directly to the Facilities Manager.


Work Location:

Versailles, KY


Shift

  • 20 hours per week
  • Preferred a 4-hour morning shift during the summer and a 4-hour afternoon shift during school
  • Hours of work may vary depending on situational and weather-related factors