MTD is looking for Summer Help! Summer Help applicants must be at least 16 years of age. 

Our Summer Help employees will be assigned to a specific department(s) to complete various tasks based on need, including landscaping, moving boxes and furniture, light building repairs, and organizational projects. Hours will be determined based on the department assignment, the supervisor’s needs, and the employee’s schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning buildings, inside and outside
  • Landscaping, such as planting, mowing, weeding, and/or watering
  • Light facilities work, such as painting
  • Moving furniture and boxes
  • Completing organizational projects in an office or parts room
  • Other duties as assigned

The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Work Hours

  • This position is temporary for June – August 2024. Last day of work may be negotiated between employee and supervisor based on need.
  • Hours will be determined based on the department assignment, the supervisor’s needs, and the employee’s schedule.

Other Information

Physical Demands

Position functions in indoor and outdoor settings, including a maintenance / bus garage and various office buildings. Employee must be able to use a variety of equipment and tools for up to 8 hours per day, up to 5 days per week. Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing and descending ladders and stairs, reaching above shoulders, and lifting and transporting heavy objects such as equipment. Position requires ability to talk and hear; use vision to read printed materials and make repairs; arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate tools and access information.   

This is considered a Medium-Work position, and employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently Employee must possess the ability to move heavier weights as needed with assistance and/or the proper equipment. 

Work Environment

The work environment involves exposure to conditions generally found in an office setting within a shared workspace. The noise level is quiet to moderate. There are frequent interruptions to this position’s workflow with moderate foot traffic. There is an expectation to hold and attend meetings on a regular basis. 

Wage: $16.00/per hour

Closing date: May 30, 2025 at 5:00p (CST)

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As with all MTD positions, candidates for this position must pass a drug test. The MTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for position at Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, 1101 East University Avenue in Urbana. For more information, contact Sasha at 217.384.8188.