Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Tuscaloosa; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tuscaloosa is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform maintenance of city parks, buildings, grounds, and facilities. Duties include planting, mowing, trimming, cleaning restrooms, operating service trucks and equipment, and assisting with preventative maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.

The role requires a valid driver's license and ability to work in various weather conditions; preference for high school diploma or GED and experience in landscaping or maintenance.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to perform groundskeeping and maintenance tasks.
• Requires ability to operate cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Requires valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping tasks: planting, mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and cleaning landscaped areas.
• Maintain buildings and facilities: cleaning, painting, light carpentry, trash disposal, and restroom upkeep.
• Operate/maintain equipment and vehicles; conduct basic preventive maintenance and report faulty equipment.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Service truck

Tractors

Bush hog

Weedeaters

Blowers

Job description

City of Tuscaloosa is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform maintenance of city parks, buildings, grounds, and facilities. Duties include planting, mowing, trimming, cleaning restrooms, operating service trucks and equipment, and assisting with preventative maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.

The role requires a valid driver's license and ability to work in various weather conditions; preference for high school diploma or GED and experience in landscaping or maintenance.