Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)
Department/Organization: 504103 - Grounds
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm
Job Summary: The Horticulture and Grounds Team Lead performs and leads horticulture and groundskeeping duties at highly visible and frequently visited location(s) on campus. Assists with the planning, installation, and maintenance of seasonal flower beds, ornamental displays, flower pots/planters, hanging baskets, shrubs, turf areas, and specialty landscape features. Oversees watering, pruning, fertilization, mulching, mowing, edging, and line trimming to ensure the grounds are maintained at an exceptionally high level. Assists in monitoring plant and turf health, diagnosing landscape issues, and recommending corrective actions related to irrigation, fertilization, pests, weeds, and disease management. Assists with supervision of groundskeeping employees in the department.
Additional Department Summary: Shifts may exceed 8 hours per day depending on the condition of the grounds and campus event schedules. Performs work at various locations, including events such as football games. Requires overtime, sometimes on short notice.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of horticulture or groundskeeping experience. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry groundskeeping equipment for prolonged periods. Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and temperatures.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree or higher. Four (4) years of horticulture experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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