Campus Grounds Lead & Tree Health Technician

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain and improve campus grounds using horticultural expertise. The role involves caring for trees, shrubs, and planted materials, with duties spanning mowing, pruning, and seasonal tasks to keep grounds in pristine condition.

The position supports a team environment, may lead shifts in absence of supervision, and requires the ability to read and follow instructions, operate mowers and tools, and collaborate with campus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and one year of related experience.
• Ability to read and write and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to operate riding or power mower and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Team collaboration and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve university campus grounds with horticultural care.
• Inspect and care for trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Mow, weed, water grass and groundcover; keep areas clean.
• May serve as shift lead in absence of supervision.

Skills

Read & write

Operate mower

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain and improve campus grounds using horticultural expertise. The role involves caring for trees, shrubs, and planted materials, with duties spanning mowing, pruning, and seasonal tasks to keep grounds in pristine condition.

The position supports a team environment, may lead shifts in absence of supervision, and requires the ability to read and follow instructions, operate mowers and tools, and collaborate with campus