Entry-Level Campus Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Enterprise State Community College; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Shoals Community College is seeking a Maintenance Employee to perform entry-level grounds keeping and general maintenance across campus facilities, under close supervision. The role supports outdoor upkeep, basic facility tasks, and manual labor needs.

Responsibilities include lawn care, leaf removal, building exteriors upkeep, moving equipment, event setup, and routine cleaning. A HS diploma or GED is preferred, with about one year of related maintenance experience being desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Minimum of one year of documented maintenance related work experience, preferred.
• Minimum of a short-term certificate in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related field, preferred.
• Experience in lawn care and custodial duties, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance duties, including landscaping, lawn and plant care, and leaf removal.
• Assists with tree and shrub maintenance as directed.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, and building exteriors.
• Assists maintenance staff, Skilled Tradesman, and supervisors with tasks and projects as directed.
• Operates basic equipment such as lawn equipment and floor buffers as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used by maintenance and custodial staff; reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assists with moving furniture, equipment, and materials for campus operations and events.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for campus events and activities.
• Assists with special cleaning and maintenance support during school breaks and peak periods.
• Assists in maintaining floors such as: sweep, scrub, wax and polish floors, using brooms, mops and power equipment of assigned buildings.
• Assist in vacuuming and shampoo carpets and rugs.
• Reports maintenance issues and safety concerns to supervisor.
• Observes all safety regulations, uniform requirements, and college policies.
• Records and maintains accurate records of time, invoices, and materials.
• Attends required training and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Custodial duties

Operate basic equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Short-term certificate in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry

Job description

Northwest Shoals Community College is seeking a Maintenance Employee to perform entry-level grounds keeping and general maintenance across campus facilities, under close supervision. The role supports outdoor upkeep, basic facility tasks, and manual labor needs.

Responsibilities include lawn care, leaf removal, building exteriors upkeep, moving equipment, event setup, and routine cleaning. A HS diploma or GED is preferred, with about one year of related maintenance experience being desirable.