TES - Landscape Services

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

Job summary

Auburn University through Temporary Employment Services (TES) is seeking entry-level landscape workers to help maintain campus grounds. Work involves using hand tools and a variety of power tools to mow, edge, trim, mulch, water plants, and install sod across university properties.

You will perform debris removal, operate mowers and utility vehicles, and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained. Training and credentialing may be required as per department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Basic landscape-related skills.
• Ability to safely utilize and operate landscape tools and equipment.
• Willingness to learn and advance in the field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains University grounds using hand tools (shovel, pick, rake) and power tools (weed eater, edger, hedge trimmer, tiller, blower).
• Operates push and riding mower and utility task vehicles to perform mowing and related tasks.
• Performs weed pulling, plant watering, mulch installation, and sod installation on campus grounds.
• Removes debris and cleans hardscapes with equipment (pressure washer); maintains and cleans tools and equipment.
• Follows training and credentialing requirements as outlined by the department.

Skills

Basic landscape skills

Tools

Shovel

Pick

Rake

Weed Eater

Edger

Hedge Trimmer

Tiller

Blower

Mower

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.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic landscape-related skills. Ability to safely utilize and operate landscape tools and equipment. Ability to advance and progress in the field.

Why Work at Auburn?

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.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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