Groundskeeper, Sr. cuts and maintains lawns and grass. Rakes leaves and cares for plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Being a Groundskeeper, Sr. determines the appropriate plants or shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Additionally, Groundskeeper, Sr. is responsible for snow and dirt removal. Keeps the grounds and environment of a facility in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Operates light trucks and assorted power equipment. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. May require horticultural training. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Groundskeeper, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Groundskeeper, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Groundskeeper - 522070
Job no : 522070
Work ype : Regular Full- ime (Benefi s eligible)
Loca ion : uscaloosa
Ca egories : Facili ies / Grounds
Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $15.00 - Midpoin : $17.26 (Hourly N1)
Depar men / Organiza ion : 504103 - Grounds
Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 6 : 00am o 2 : 30pm
Job Summary : he Groundskeeper provides basic labor for landscape and flower ins alla ion and main enance. Works ou doors in all ypes of wea her.
Drives Universi y vehicles such as rucks, golf car s, mowers, and rac ors from si e- o-si e.
Required Minimum Qualifica ions : Mus be able o read, wri e, and follow verbal and wri en ins ruc ions.
Addi ional Required Depar men Minimum Qualifica ions : Mus be able o work over ime, some imes on shor no ice. his posi ion will of en require long days, on your fee , s anding, walking, lif ing, and carrying.
Over 8-hour days may be required based on he condi ion of he grounds and campus even schedules including foo ball games.
Mus accomplish he essen ial func ions, wi h or wi hou reasonable accommoda ions, in a imely manner, along wi h performing o her job du ies rela ing o job assignmen s and mee regular a endance requiremen s.
Mus leave he work si e clean and orderly; ensure all ools and equipmen are cleaned and ma erials are secured. Mus have a valid U.
S. driver's license. Mus be a leas 19 years of age a ime of hire and have an accep able Mo or Vehicle Repor ha is in compliance wi h universi y policies.
Applican s under he age of 21 will have some driving res ric ions.
Final candida es who are no curren Universi y of Alabama employees mus submi o and successfully pass a pos -offer drug screen.
Background Inves iga ion S a emen : Prior o hiring, he final candida e(s) mus successfully pass a pre-employmen background inves iga ion and informa ion ob ained from social media and o her in erne sources.
A prior convic ion repor ed as a resul of he background inves iga ion DOES NO au oma ically disqualify a candida e from considera ion for his posi ion.
A candida e wi h a prior convic ion or nega ive behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of he prior convic ion or nega ive behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employmen Oppor uni y : he Universi y of Alabama is an Equal Employmen / Equal Educa ional Oppor uni y Ins i u ion.
All qualified applican s will receive considera ion for employmen or volun eer s a us wi hou regard o race, color, religion, na ional origin, sex, sexual orien a ion, gender iden i y, gender expression, pregnancy, age, gene ic or family medical his ory informa ion, disabili y, pro ec ed ve eran s a us, or any o her legally pro ec ed basis, and will no be discrimina ed agains because of heir pro ec ed s a us.
Applican s and employees of his ins i u ion are pro ec ed under Federal law from discrimina ion on several bases. Follow he link below o find ou more. "EEO is he Law" Pos er
Adver ised : 29 Feb 2024 Cen ral S andard ime
Applica ions close : 07 Mar 2024 Cen ral S andard ime
Last updated : 2024-03-07