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 for TES. |
| 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
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| Desired Qualifications |
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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 |
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| 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 their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/37017 |
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Auburn
$12.00 - $15.00 / hr
May 17, 2025