Student Facility and Grounds Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is hiring a Facility and Grounds Assistant to help maintain the appearance and operations of the Museum building and property. The role involves a mix of 10 hours per week over two to three shifts, with daytime hours between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

Open to undergraduate students in good standing at Auburn University who will graduate after December 2026.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in good standing at Auburn University.
• Graduating after December 2026.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain curb appeal at street and walkway entrances; report concerns.
• Remove litter, debris, leaves, and weeds from museum grounds.
• Perform simple maintenance tasks such as paint touch-ups or spot cleaning.
• Move furniture, boxes, and other items in staff offices and loading areas.
• Assist on other projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student (Auburn University)

Job description

Overview

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is looking for Auburn University students for the position of Facility and Grounds Assistant to help maintain the appearance and operations of the Museum building and property by performing various tasks to ensure the upkeep and smooth operation of its buildings and grounds.

Though physical labor will be a substantial requirement for this position, assistants also will warmly engage with staff and visitors, enjoy working cooperatively with others, possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and have exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail, always representing the museum and Auburn University in a professional and cheerful manner.

Responsibilities

Typical day-to-day duties include:

• Maintain a high level of curb appeal at the street and walkway entrance areas, reporting any concerns that need special attention
• Remove litter, debris, leaves, and weeds from the Museum grounds, including the pond, fountains, walkways, driveway, parking lots, and other areas as necessary
• Complete simple maintenance tasks such as paint touch-ups or spot cleaning
• Perform lifting and moving of furniture, boxes, and other items in staff offices, loading dock, and other areas of the Museum
• Assist on other projects as assigned

Two to three shifts per week (approximately 10 hours per week), with a mix of weekday options available between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

Undergraduate student, in good standing at Auburn University, graduating after December 2026.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

None

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