TES Groundskeeper

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a temporary groundskeeping assistant under the Temporary Employment Services unit to maintain campus grounds using hand and power tools. The role involves mowing, weed control, mulching, debris removal, and tool maintenance to uphold the university’s outdoor spaces.

Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of groundskeeping experience; knowledge of plant materials and safe tool operation is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years of experience in groundskeeping operations.
• Working knowledge of plant materials.
• Basic landscape-related skills.
• Ability to safely utilize and operate landscape tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains University grounds using hand tools (shovel, pick, rake) and power tools (weed eater, edger, hedge trimmer, tiller, blower).
• Operates a push and riding mower and utility task vehicles to perform work.
• Performs weed pulling, plant watering, mulch installation, sod installation and debris removal to keep grounds clean.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment, checks fluid levels and blade sharpness.
• May meet training and credentialing requirements as outlined by the department.

Skills

Basic landscape skills

Plant materials knowledge

Tool operation safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shovel

Pick

Rake

Weed Eater

Edger

Hedge Trimmer

Tiller

Blower

Pressure Washer

Job description

Overview

Under direct supervision, performs basic-level landscape functions to maintain and improve University grounds.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Responsibilities

• Maintains University grounds using hand tools such as a shovel, pick, and rake, as well as power tools including a weed eater, edger, hedge trimmer, tiller, and blower.
• Operates a push and riding mower to mow grass and operates utility task vehicles to perform work.
• Performs basic landscape-related duties on University grounds to include weed pulling, plant watering, pine straw/mulch installation, and sod installation.
• Provides debris removal with cleaning and litter control equipment to keep University grounds, streets, and parking lots free of dirt, leaves, trash, and other debris. Maintains University hardscapes through the use of a pressure washer.
• Maintains and cleans hand and power tools and equipment including, but not limited to, checking fluid levels and blade sharpness.
• May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certifications requirements as outlined by the applicable department's training and credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

High school diploma and 2 years of experience in groundskeeping operations.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of plant materials.

Basic landscape-related skills.

Ability to safely utilize and operate landscape tools and equipment.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education?

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