Grounds Maintenance Specialist

The Grounds Maintenance Specialist performs work in the maintenance, care, and modification of College grounds and landscapes which includes operation of grounds keeping equipment and machines, including heavy equipment, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Grounds Maintenance Specialist also performs maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and tools, and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.

The Grounds Maintenance Specialist may be required on occasion to assist with general maintenance work.

* Work is performed primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including high heat, cold, rain, snow, and/or high winds.

* Work involves frequent bending, stooping, kneeling; prolonged walking or standing; lifting supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasional climbing and working from ladders and lifting devices.

* Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing grass with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing power tools and equipment.

* Responsible for landscaping tasks such as planting bushes, shrubs, and trees, mulching, weeding, and applying chemicals to outside plantings, lawns, and turf.

* Ensures proper care and appearance of campus entrance areas and/or event spaces.

* Mixes and applies fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in compliance with safety regulations.

* Maintains records of fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide applications.

* Monitors weather to plan appropriate maintenance schedules.

* Assists in planning and designing landscape areas, including plant selection, layout, and off-season projects to maintain campus aesthetics year-round.

* Ability to safely and effectively operate and maintain specialized equipment such as mowers, tractors, fork lifts, front end loaders, lawn equipment, and pickup trucks.

* Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds; raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, and dirt from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and transporting to designated area.

* May be required at times to perform the duties of a general maintenance worker as required by the administration to meet the needs of the College.

* Records and maintains accurate records of time, invoices, and materials.

* Observes safety regulations, uniform code, and all College policies.

* Makes recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor regarding budget, safety, planning, etc., as it relates to specific responsibilities.

* Cleans and maintains equipment; reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.

* Provides work direction and training to student workers.

* Presents update of activities at department meetings.

* Attend all job-related training programs.

* Serve on committees as assigned.

* High School Diploma or GED, required.

* Minimum of 2 years of experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or related maintenance field, required.

* Graduate of a technical program, preferred.

* Experience in lawn care duties, preferred.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

* a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form, and

* a current resume.

Applications may be submitted online cc.edu.

Applications should be received by no later than Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

SALARY:
Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System's Salary Schedule E3 ($39,759 - $62,710).  

Northwest Shoals 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.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.  Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview.  

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

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