Campus Grounds Lead - Horticulture & Maintenance (Day Shift)

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Facilities is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform specialized landscaping functions for university campus grounds, applying horticultural knowledge to care for trees, shrubs, and planted materials. You will assist with projects and may lead shifts when supervision is unavailable.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a team, and capability to operate riding or power mowers and related tools. It is an onsite, day shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year related experience.
• Ability to read/write and follow instructions.
• Ability to operate riding or power mower and other hand/power tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve university campus grounds using horticultural expertise.
• Trims and prunes plants according to schedule and seasonal requirements.
• Inspects plants and trees for illness or disease; coordinate with grounds team.
• Apply fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides, and pesticides when appropriate.
• Mow, weed, water grass and groundcover; keep grounds clean and free of debris.
• May serve as shift lead in absence of supervision and participate in department training.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mower operation

Team player

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Riding mower

Job description

UAB Facilities is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform specialized landscaping functions for university campus grounds, applying horticultural knowledge to care for trees, shrubs, and planted materials. You will assist with projects and may lead shifts when supervision is unavailable.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a team, and capability to operate riding or power mowers and related tools. It is an onsite, day shift.