Groundskeeper Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Groundskeeper 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Assoc VP Facilities / Grounds Facilities/ Grounds Maintenance/Skilled Trades/Service Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Closing at: Apr 23 2025•22:55

CDT Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Minimum:

$15.00•

Midpoint:

$17.26 (Hourly N1)

Department/Organization:

504103•

Grounds Normal Work Schedule:

Monday•Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Job Summary:

The Groundskeeper provides basic labor for landscape and flower installation and maintenance. Works outdoors in all types of weather. Drives University vehicles such as trucks, golf carts, mowers, and tractors from site-to-site.

Additional Department Summary:

Often requires long days on your feet, including standing, walking, lifting, and carrying. Over 8-hour days may be required based on the condition of the grounds and campus event schedules. Requires work in all weather and temperature conditions, including heat, cold, rain, etc. depending on the season. Requires work at a series of assigned locations for job related activities, including football games. Accomplishes the essential functions in a timely manner. Performs other job duties relating to job assignments. Meets regular attendance requirements. Must leave the work site clean and orderly; ensure all tools and equipment are cleaned and materials are secured.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice. Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with university policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.