Student-Facilities-Grounds Maintenance First Shift Set-Up Crew

The Wheaton College Facilities Department is seeking dependable and hardworking students to join our Student Facilities First Shift Crew.

This position is designed specifically for students who want to work while maintaining flexibility around their academic schedules. Student employees will work alongside the full-time First Shift Lead, helping support daytime campus operations, complete event setups and teardowns, respond to Facilities needs, and prepare campus spaces for upcoming events.

Key Responsibilities

Event Setup & Teardown

• Set up and break down tables, chairs, staging, furniture, and other equipment for campus events.
• Complete event teardowns and room resets.
• Prepare spaces for events scheduled for the day.
• Assist with deliveries and movement of furniture, equipment, and event resources.
• Support athletic events, special programs, weekend activities, and major campus events.

Grounds & Facilities Support

• Assist with trash pickup and outdoor waste management.
• Perform general groundskeeping and outdoor work as needed.
• Assist with seasonal grounds projects and campus cleanup.
• Move furniture and equipment for special projects.
• Support the full-time First Shift Lead with other Facilities needs that arise during operations.

Schedule & Availability

• Typical work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3-4:00 p.m.
• A minimum commitment of 8 hours per week is required.
• Scheduling is flexible around classes, homework, extracurricular activities, and other academic commitments.
• Students may work shorter shifts within the normal first-shift hours based on their class schedules and availability.
• Evening and weekend opportunities may be available depending on the campus event schedule.
• Additional hours may be available for students who want to work more.

Qualifications

• Current Wheaton College student.
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Able to consistently work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team under the direction of the full-time First Shift Lead.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work involving bending, kneeling, walking, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Able to follow event diagrams, setup instructions, and work assignments.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• No previous Grounds or Event Services experience required—training will be provided.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling designed to work around classes and academic responsibilities.
• Gain hands-on experience in event operations, Facilities, and groundskeeping.
• Work directly with an experienced full-time First Shift Lead.
• Develop teamwork, time-management, problem-solving, and event-logistics skills.
• Opportunity to pick up additional hours when your schedule allows.
• Be part of the team responsible for helping campus events and activities run successfully.