• TES Landscape Services

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    TES3041P

    Home Org Name

     

    Landscape Service

     

    Division Name

     

    VP, Facilities Management

    Position Title

    TES Landscape Services

     

    Estimated Hours Per Week

     

    30

     

    Anticipated Length of Assignment

     

    48

    Job Summary

    Under direct supervision, performs basic-level landscape functions to maintain and improve University grounds.

     

    Temporary Employment Services (TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

     

    + Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time

    + Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads

    + Assistance with special projects

    + Seasonal work

    + Emergencies

     

    If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

     

    AU student employees are not eligible forTES .

    Essential Functions

    + Assist with maintaining 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 landscapes 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 perform other related duties as assigned.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    + 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

    + Valid driver’s license

    Desired Qualifications

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $12.50 per hour

     

    Work Hours

     

    Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Date

     

    08/26/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55630

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    Optional Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter