Physical Plant Temporary Summer Worker

Davidson College
United States, North Carolina, Davidson
209 Ridge Road (Show on map)
May 01, 2025
Perform a variety of facilities maintenance work to include grounds, painting, farming, electrical, administrative, and carpentry general type duties in support of physical plant summer tasks throughout college-owned facilities. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will vary depending on the trades in each department such as Carpentry, Grounds, Farm, Mechanical, Electrical, Paint, and Administrative General duties. Building Services/Steam Plant Climbing Stairs up to 4 floors Walking to work assignments May be exposed to chemicals smells Exposed to some uncomfortable temps in some buildings Some outside pressure washing Must be able to sweep and mop floors Use of buffers and vacuums Lifting, bending required Closed shoes Paint Minimum Requirements Ladder climbing Stair climbing Standing Bending Able to lift 50 lbs. Paint smells Closed shoes Working in both indoor and outdoor spaces which may include high temperature and dusty conditions. Farm Staff are required to wear closed-toed shoes and should dress appropriately for the weather, Outside work Work can be physically demanding - Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs. Standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling required Experience with or a willingness to learn farm equipment including hand tools, mowers, weedeaters, and loppers preferred. Operations Mechanical Ladder climbing Stair climbing Standing Bending Able to lift 50 lbs. Paint smells Closed shoes Working in both indoor and outdoor spaces which may include high temperature and dusty conditions. Grounds Staff are required to wear closed-toed shoes and should dress appropriately for the weather Work can be physically demanding - Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs. Standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling required Experience with or a willingness to learn equipment including hand tools, mowers, weed eaters, and loppers preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to understand and read written and verbal instructions and follow through. Ability to interact positively with a wide variety of customers. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Working Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environment with warm temperatures in the summer time. Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching. Ability to lift 30 lbs. Safety gear may be required for work with chemicals and equipment. Ability to climb multiple stairs. Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu