Working Warhawk - Student Groundskeeper

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

Job summary

Auburn University Montgomery is seeking a student employee to assist with landscaping, lawn care, and grounds maintenance across campus. You will plant, water, weed, mulch, and help maintain flower beds, shrubs, and trees while ensuring safety and teamwork.

You will also support clean-up, outdoor spaces, and small repair tasks, and assist with event setups and campus beautification initiatives. This role requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at the university.
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining flower and shrub beds, and weeding around campus.
• Planting, watering, and maintaining seasonal plants and trees.
• Assisting with mulching and gardening tasks as required.
• Removing limbs from campus grounds and cleaning outdoor spaces.
• Supporting campus beautification initiatives and event setups.

Skills

Weather endurance

Attention to detail

Physical strength (30 lbs)

Communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Independent work

Education

Current student at Auburn University Montgomery

Job description

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 and Maintenance: o Emptying trash cans and recycling bins around campus grounds. o Blowing sidewalks, parking lots, and other outdoor pathways. o Cleaning outdoor spaces such as courtyards, patios, and seating areas. o Removal of trash and other debris from campus grounds. 3. General Grounds Upkeep: o Maintaining outdoor equipment, 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 for campus events and activities. o Supporting campus beautification initiatives and sustainability projects. 5. Safety & Compliance: o Ensuring that all safety guidelines and procedures are followed when using groundskeeping equipment and materials. o Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing tasks. o Reporting any hazards or concerns to the supervisor promptly.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Must be a currently enrolled student at the university. Previous landscaping or grounds maintenance experience is a plus but not required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work in various weather conditions. Strong attention to detail and a good work ethic. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to follow instructions and work independently when necessary.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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