Groundskeeper

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities and responsibilities include the maintenance of the college’s landscaping and grounds, minor repair to grounds equipment and other grounds keeping tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment.

Salary Schedule Placement: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E5 06 based on experience ($28,271 - $45,419).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cut grass and edge; maintain and enhance outside buildings; use power mowers, tractors, and other power equipment.
• Weed flower beds, trees, shrubs, and hedges as needed.
• Prune shrubs, hedges, trees, and flowers removing all dead branches and debris.
• Keep grounds free from trash, litter and debris, and empty outside trash receptacles.
• Perform routine maintenance and up-keep on all ground’s equipment and tools.
• Load, haul and spread fill dirt, mulch, and pine straw.
• Clean curb drains and grounds of leaves, grass clippings and other debris.
• Maintain parking lots, sidewalks, and roadways to included sign and post replacement.
• Pressure wash buildings, signs, sidewalks, and walkways around buildings.
• Assist with set-up and facility preparation for special meetings or events, to include moving/arranging furniture and equipment.
• Assist and support skilled craftsmen as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the President, Vice Presidents, Director of Facilities, or Assistant Director of Facilities

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or GED, or one year of documented experience in grounds keeping work may substitute for education.
• Valid Driver’s License (Must be insured by college’s insurance carrier)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
• Ability to work with machinery or heavy equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work extended hours during peak times
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, reach, push, pull for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act and Hazardous Communications regarding worker safety and use of chemicals

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet consists of:

• An Online application

• If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.