Co-op Landscaping & Maintenance Assistant

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 Co-op Landscaping & Maintenance Assistant 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 2050 Lexington Road, Versailles, KY 40383 Part-time Frontier Nursing University 18 reviews

Part-time 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