Campus Grounds & Landscape Technician

Auburn Chamber; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Facilities Management seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, lawns, gardens, walkways and outdoor spaces. You will operate mowers and landscape equipment, perform weed control, watering, mulching and sod installation, and keep tools clean and safe.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and are ready to work outdoors in varying weather. This is a full-time, on-site role supporting students, faculty and campus visitors.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of plant materials.
• Basic landscape-related skills.
• Ability to safely utilize landscape tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains University grounds with hand tools (shovel, rake, etc.) and power tools (weed eater, edger, hedge trimmer, tiller, blower).
• Operates push and riding mowers and utility task vehicles for maintenance.
• Performs weed pulling, watering, mulching, and sod installation on campus grounds.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment; checks fluids and blade sharpness.
• Meets training and credentialing requirements as applicable.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Landscape skills

Tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mowers

Job description

Auburn University Facilities Management seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, lawns, gardens, walkways and outdoor spaces. You will operate mowers and landscape equipment, perform weed control, watering, mulching and sod installation, and keep tools clean and safe.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and are ready to work outdoors in varying weather. This is a full-time, on-site role supporting students, faculty and campus visitors.