Working Warhawk - Student Groundskeeper

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

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery is seeking a student to perform groundskeeping duties across the Montgomery campus. The role includes landscaping, plant care, mulching, and assisting with events and beautification projects.

Candidates should be enrolled students with a strong work ethic and the ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team. Responsibilities include maintaining outdoor spaces, operating basic grounds equipment, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at the university.
• Experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain flower beds, shrubs, and weed surrounding campus.
• Plant, water, and care for seasonal flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Assist with mulching and other gardening tasks as needed.
• Remove limbs from campus grounds and perform general upkeep of outdoor facilities.
• Help with event setups and campus beautification and sustainability projects.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE when operating groundskeeping equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Lift up to 30 lbs

Education

Currently enrolled student (university)

Job description

Job Description

This posting requires a resume to complete the application. TheCareer Development Center provides resume review service to students, please visit www.aum.edu/career/students to submit a resume document for review.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities: 1. Landscaping & Lawn Care: o Maintaining flower and shrub beds, and weeding areas around campus. o Planting,watering, and maintaining seasonal flowers, shrubs, and trees. o Assisting with mulching and other gardening tasks as required. o Removal of limbs from the campus grounds. 2. Cleaning andMaintenance: o Emptying trash cans and recycling bins around campusgrounds. o Blowing sidewalks, parking lots, and other outdoorpathways. o Cleaning outdoor spaces such as courtyards, patios, andseating areas. o Removal of trash and other debris from campusgrounds. 3. General Grounds Upkeep: o Maintaining outdoorequipment, tools, and vehicles used for groundskeeping. o Performing minor repairs on outdoor facilities and structures(e.g., benches, fences, etc.). 4. Assisting with Special Projects:o Helping with event setups, including arranging outdoor spaces forcampus events and activities. o Supporting campus beautificationinitiatives and sustainability projects. 5. Safety &Compliance: o Ensuring that all safety guidelines and proceduresare followed when using groundskeeping equipment and materials. o Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) whileperforming tasks. o Reporting any hazards or concerns to thesupervisor promptly.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Must be a currently enrolled student at theuniversity. Previous landscaping or grounds maintenance experienceis a plus but not required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work in various weather conditions. Strong attentionto detail and a good work ethic. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs andperform physical tasks. Good communication skills and the abilityto work effectively as part of a team. Ability to followinstructions and work independently when necessary.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and educationopportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other classificationprotected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of EqualOpportunity Compliance's website to learn more.