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R-0030 Groundsman II-Physical Plant Department-Talladega
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Position Number: 5728503
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Facilities Management

R-0030 Groundsman II-Physical Plant Department-Talladega

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

R-0030 Reference # 118557058550500000

Posting Date: October 15th, 2024

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

POSITION: Groundsman II-Talladega

Central Maintenance Services / Physical Plant Department

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a skilled position involving all phases of grounds work; emphasis may be in a particular area such as plants, turf, or equipment. Supervision is not required while performing tasks.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB's campuses are kept to a presentable standard. You will

thrive in a self-driven environment and work equally well with both management and team members.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid State of Alabama Driver License and be able to be insured by the AIDB insurance carrier.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must have physical ability to perform assigned duties.
Must have general knowledge of grounds maintenance.
Must have landscaping skills.
Must be able to work unsupervised on assigned tasks.
Must have the ability to understand and implement written and oral instructions
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and/or two years of related work experience.
Experience in operating all size equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Routine tasks include but are not limited to the following:

Operating weed-eater

Operating push mowers

Operating light tractor

Operating heavy equipment

Planting shrubs and trees

Pruning

Moving furniture, etc.

Other duties related to grounds-keeping

Maintains all the grounds for AIDB in a professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Grounds Foreman and Director of Physical Plant

SALARY: $ 14.95 - $17.54 C5 Rank 31

260 days

Direct deposit is required; bi-monthly payroll

This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: October 25^th, 2024

This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=3073&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=16850&PageID=1469