Part-Time Groundskeeper

Auburn University Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery is seeking a Part-Time Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds and support landscaping installations. You will operate and service edgers, blowers, mowers and other equipment to keep walkways and grounds clean and safe.

The role includes planting and maintaining landscape features, occasional athletic field maintenance, and assisting with street sweeping and lot cleaning as needed. A Highschool Diploma or GED is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains University grounds using edger, blower, rake, shovel, trimmer, mower, and other equipment.
• Maintains equipment such as hand tools, including picks, shovels, and rakes; power equipment, including chain saws, edger, weed eaters, fork-lifts, push and riding mowers, backhoes and field painters.
• Installs landscaping and related items on University grounds.
• May operate motorized street sweeping and cleaning equipment to keep University streets and parking lots free of dirt, leaves and other debris.
• May maintain athletic fields.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

Edger

Blower

Rake

Shovel

Trimmer

Mower

Chain saw

Weed eater

Forklift

Backhoe

Job description

Overview

The Campus Services Department invites applications for a Part-Time Groundskeeper. This position provides maintenance of university grounds and landscaper installation.

Responsibilities

The qualified candidate selected for this position may be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintains University grounds using edger, blower, rake, shovel, trimmer, mower, and other equipment.


• Maintains equipment such as hand tools, including picks, shovels, and rakes; power equipment, including chain saws, edger, weed eaters, fork-lifts, push and riding mowers, backhoes and field painters.


• Installs landscaping and related items on University grounds,


• May operate motorized street sweeping and cleaning equipment to keep University streets and parking lots free of dirt, leaves and other debris.


• May maintain athletic fields.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.


• Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change; able to anticipate new work; minimum distractions or interruptions; seldom involves conflicting demands on time.


• Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Job occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, talking, and lifting up to 100 pounds.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Qualifications

Highschool Diploma or GED

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

Posted Date

4/28/2026