Groundskeeper

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Groundskeeper to join our team in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our campus grounds. This position is responsible for performing a variety of landscape-related duties, including the upkeep of lawns, gardens, walkways, and outdoor spaces. The Groundskeeper will operate utility task vehicles and groundskeeping equipment to support daily maintenance tasks and seasonal landscaping projects.

• Maintains University grounds using hand tools such as a shovel, pick, rake, and shears, as well as power tools including a chainsaw, power shears, auger, weed eater, hedge trimmer, tiller, and blower. Operates a push and riding mower to mow grass.
• Performs intermediate landscape-related duties on University grounds including non-selective herbicide application, plant installation, pruning, seasonal color maintenance, weed pulling, plant watering, pine straw/mulch installation, and sod installation.
• Operates utility task vehicles, dump trucks, utility tractors and front-mount attachments to accomplish work.
• Maintains, cleans, and provides upkeep for hand and power tools and equipment including, but not limited to, checking fluid levels and blade sharpness.
• Provides debris removal with street sweeping equipment, all-terrain vehicles, and other 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.
• Provides irrigation maintenance by performing minor repairs, gluing pipes, replacing heads, and more.
• May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the applicable department's training and credentialing requirements.
• May provide mentoring and training to Groundskeeper I's.

Level I:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's license

Level II:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in groundskeeping operations.
• Valid Driver's license

• Intermediate knowledge of plant materials including the ability to identify commonly used plants and apply pesticides.
• Knowledge of seasonal colors and maintenance.
• General knowledge of irrigation systems. Ability to safely operate utility task vehicles, dump trucks, and utility tractors.
• Proven landscape-related skills.
• Ability to safely utilize and operate landscape tools, equipment, and utility vehicles.

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