Campus Grounds Lead: Maintenance & Mentorship

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Insurance

Disability & life insurance

Tuition assistance

Leave benefits

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to join the Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance team. The role involves maintaining campus grounds using a broad set of tools and equipment to keep the university surroundings safe, attractive, and well-maintained.

The position requires performing mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and related tasks, along with ensuring equipment is properly serviced and safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Experience as a groundskeeper or similar work involving high labor demands.
• Valid Alabama state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains campus grounds using a variety of hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Mows, trims, edges, plants, fertilizes, and manages irrigation and pest control as needed.
• Keeps equipment in good working order, including fluid checks, filter changes, blade sharpening, and routine cleaning.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jacksonville State University is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to join the Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance team. The role involves maintaining campus grounds using a broad set of tools and equipment to keep the university surroundings safe, attractive, and well-maintained.

The position requires performing mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and related tasks, along with ensuring equipment is properly serviced and safety protocols are followed.