Garden Assistant [Federal Work Study]

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Federal Work-Study program at Clackamas Community College (April 2024 - March 2025) is a federal financial aid program that provides CCC students with part-time, temporary employment to offset college expenses. To apply, students must have accepted a current Award Letter/funding and have contacted for prior approval. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:. The Garden Assistant will work closely with the Manager to maintain the grounds at the arboretum.  Most of the work will consist of using a string trimmer, riding mower, hand weeding, watering, picking up debris.  Other seasonally appropriate tasks will be assigned as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: You must be comfortable using a string trimmer for multiple hours at a time. AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS: Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be awarded work-study funds.  * Must love working outdoors. The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Orchard Manager. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: When applying to this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents: * Students must have accepted a current Award Letter/funding and have contacted for prior approval. The current Award Letter needs to be attached to the online application. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: * All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college. * Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends. * CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment. * Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected class.

Created: 2025-01-11