GROUNDSKEEPER II

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Facilities is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform specialized landscaping functions for university campus grounds, applying horticultural knowledge to care for trees, shrubs, and planted materials. You will assist with projects and may lead shifts when supervision is unavailable.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a team, and capability to operate riding or power mowers and related tools. It is an onsite, day shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year related experience.
• Ability to read/write and follow instructions.
• Ability to operate riding or power mower and other hand/power tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve university campus grounds using horticultural expertise.
• Trims and prunes plants according to schedule and seasonal requirements.
• Inspects plants and trees for illness or disease; coordinate with grounds team.
• Apply fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides, and pesticides when appropriate.
• Mow, weed, water grass and groundcover; keep grounds clean and free of debris.
• May serve as shift lead in absence of supervision and participate in department training.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mower operation

Team player

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Riding mower

Job description

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

DESCRIPTION:

To perform a variety of specialized landscaping functions to maintain and improve university campus grounds. To use horticultural expertise to ensure the care and health of a wide variety of trees, shrubbery and other planted materials. To assist other team members with special projects and may serve as shift lead in absence of supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE:

• Uses horticultural expertise to inspect and care for a wide variety of trees, shrubbery and plants.

Trims and prunes plants according to schedule and seasonal requirements.

• Inspects plants, trees and shrubbery for signs of illness or disease. Works closely with grounds specialists to care for damaged materials.

• Determines the appropriate amount and timing to apply fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides and pesticides.
• Performs all duties of Groundskeeper I to include mowing, weeding, watering grass and groundcover.

Ensure grounds and hardscape areas are clean and free of trash and debris and empty trash receptacles.

• Assists other team members with special projects. Actively participates in ongoing department training. Pursues specialized training and certifications to advance expertise. Uses assigned communication device to read and respond to texts and emails.

May serve as shift lead in absence of supervision.

• Consistently projects a professional and positive demeanor. Communicates professionally with team members and answer inquiries from visitors and the university community.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and write and be able to comprehend written and oral instruction
• Ability to operate riding or power mower and a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Attention to detail

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00- $19.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30p.m. (subject to change to meet the needs of the University).

High School Diploma or GED required, and one (1) year of related experience required.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicles in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver’s license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Personal:

• Lifting, moving and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Perform tasks requiring climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and extensive walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
• Working in the rain and in unfavorable weather conditions, hot, cold, wet, etc.
• Working in confined spaces
• Working within extreme temperature ranges

Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience, as it relates to the needs of this job announcement.

For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit: http://www.uab.edu/facilities/.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Organization

112305020 Grounds

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite