Campus Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Austincc; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain landscaping and grounds, perform minor repairs on grounds equipment, and support safety and aesthetics of the campus.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or one year of grounds maintenance experience), a valid driver's license, and ability to operate power equipment and lift up to 50 pounds; excellent communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; one year of grounds keeping experience may substitute for education.
• Valid Driver's License (Must be insured by college's insurance carrier)
• Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment
• Detail-oriented with an aptitude for problem-solving
• Ability to work with machinery or heavy equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Cut grass and edge; maintain and enhance outside buildings; use power mowers, tractors, and other power equipment.
• Weed flower beds, trees, shrubs, and hedges as needed.
• Prune shrubs, hedges, trees, and flowers removing all dead branches and debris.
• Keep grounds free from trash, litter and debris, and empty outside trash receptacles.
• Perform routine maintenance and up-keep on all ground's equipment and tools.
• Load, haul and spread fill dirt, mulch, and pine straw.
• Clean curb drains and grounds of leaves, grass clippings and other debris.
• Maintain parking lots, sidewalks, and roadways to included sign and post replacement.
• Pressure wash buildings, signs, sidewalks, and walkways around buildings.
• Assist with set-up and facility preparation for special meetings or events, to include moving/arranging furniture and equipment.
• Assist and support skilled craftsmen as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the President, Vice Presidents, Director of Facilities, or Assistant Director of Facilities

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Machinery operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power equipment

Job description

Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain landscaping and grounds, perform minor repairs on grounds equipment, and support safety and aesthetics of the campus.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or one year of grounds maintenance experience), a valid driver's license, and ability to operate power equipment and lift up to 50 pounds; excellent communication and problem-solving are essential.