Maintenance Employee

Alabama Community College System; 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 support across campus facilities. You will assist with outdoor upkeep, basic facility tasks, and manual labor under close supervision.

The role involves landscaping, lawn care, cleaning, moving materials, and operating basic equipment. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with prior maintenance or custodial experience advantageous.

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.
• Maintains outdoor areas including sidewalks, parking lots, and building exteriors.
• Operates basic equipment such as lawn equipment and floor buffers as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used by maintenance staff and reports malfunctions.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Custodial duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Short-term certificate (HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry)

Tools

Lawn equipment

Floor buffers

Job description

Posting number: NWS26-46

Department: NWSCC-701020-Building and Equipment Maintenance

Job classification: Maintenance Employee

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

The Maintenance Employee performs entry-level grounds keeping and general maintenance support duties across campus facilities. This position supports maintenance operations by assisting with outdoor upkeep, basic facility support tasks, and manual labor needs. Work is performed under close supervision and focuses on routine tasks and support of maintenance staff.

Examples of duties

• 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 delivery of supplies and materials across campus.
• 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.

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.

SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule E5-6 ($28,836 - $46,327).
Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279
Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.
Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President.
Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.