What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundsman II-Talladega Central Maintenance Services / Physical Plant Department position at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB)?
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Posting Date: March 4, 2025
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.
Position: Groundsman II-Talladega
Central Maintenance Services / Physical Plant Department
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
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 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
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 Assistant Director of Physical Plant
SALARY: $ 15.25 - $17.89 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: March 18,2025
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
13 Paid Holidays
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Salary : $15 - $18
