Groundskeeper

Overview

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. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. If you take pride in outdoor work and enjoy being part of a team that helps keep Auburn’s campus looking its best, we encourage you to apply.

Special Instructions: Combine into one document and upload your cover letter and resume under the “resume upload” section (maximum file size: 5 MB)

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• (3) professional references

For each reference, include their name, relationship to you, phone number, and email address. References should be able to speak to your work experience, skills, and professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains University grounds using hand tools such as a shovel, pick, and rake, as well as power tools including a weed eater, edger, hedge trimmer, tiller, and blower.
• Operates a push and riding mower to mow grass and operates utility task vehicles to perform work.
• Performs basic landscape-related duties on University grounds to include weed pulling, plant watering, pine straw/mulch installation, and sod installation.
• Provides debris removal with 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.
• Maintains and cleans hand and power tools and equipment including, but not limited to, checking fluid levels and blade sharpness.
• May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certifications requirements as outlined by the applicable department's training and credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of plant materials. Basic landscape-related skills.
• Ability to safely utilize and operate landscape tools and equipment.
• Ability to advance and progress in the field.

Contract Type

Continuing
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Posted Date

9/25/2026