Groundskeeper - 530510

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform landscape and flower installation and maintenance, with work conducted outdoors in all weather. The role includes driving university vehicles such as trucks, golf carts, mowers, and tractors between sites on campus.

Shifts may exceed 8 hours and can be scheduled around campus events, including football games, with overtime and short-notice scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
• Applicants under 21 may have driving restrictions.
• Final candidates must pass a post-offer drug screen.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift and carry groundskeeping equipment.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures.
• Pre-employment background investigation required.
• University of Alabama is an Equal Employment Opportunity institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic labor for landscape and flower installation and maintenance.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Drive University vehicles such as trucks, golf carts, mowers, and tractors between sites.
• Shifts may exceed 8 hours depending on grounds and event schedules.
• Overtime may be required on short notice.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Follow Instructions

Driver's License

MVR Awareness

Physical Stamina

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.00 - Midpoint: $17.26 (Hourly N1)

Department/Organization: 504103 - Grounds

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Job Summary: The Groundskeeper provides basic labor for landscape and flower installation and maintenance. Works outdoors in all types of weather. Drives University vehicles such as trucks, golf carts, mowers, and tractors from site-to-site.

Additional Department Summary: Shifts may exceed 8 hours per day depending on the condition of the grounds and campus event schedules. Performs work at various locations, including events such as football games. Requires overtime, sometimes on short notice.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry groundskeeping equipment for prolonged periods. Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and temperatures.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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