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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES1670P

Home Org Name

ACES Support 4H Center

Division Name

AL Cooperative Extension System

Position Title

TES Grounds Crew - Alabama 4-H Center

Estimated Hours Per Week

30-40

Anticipated Length of Assignment

4-6 months

Job Summary

The beautiful Alabama 4-H Center, a full-service camp & conference facility nestled within 264 acres of beautiful forest land on Lay Lake in Columbiana is looking for grounds staff to join the team!

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

Maintains 4-H Center grounds using tools such as a shovel, pick, rake, power tools including a weed eater, edger, hedge trimmer, blower, chainsaw and operating lawn mower and tractor. Performs basic landscape related duties to include weed pulling, plant watering, and pine straw/mulch installation. Provide debris removal to include cleaning and litter control of grounds, parking lots, trash removal and downed limbs and tress.

Operate a pressure washer to keep sidewalks, bridges and outdoor areas clean. Must be able to check fluid levels and blade sharpness to properly maintain equipment. Will setup tables and chairs for meeting and event venues and assist with maintenance projects around campus. Maintain all safety standards and other regulations within the Alabama 4H Center and Auburn University guidelines.

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

+ Must be at least 18 years old

+ Ability to safely utilize and operate landscape tools and equipment

Expectations:

+ This job regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable.

+ This job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling/crouching/ crawling, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$12.00 - $15.00/hour

Work Hours

Typically 7:30AM start, may vary depending on camp occupancy

City position is located in:

Columbiana

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Date

04/10/2023

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. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/tix-eeo/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/37017

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Other