Maintenance Employee

Salary: $28,836.00 - $46,327.00 Annually
Location : NWSCC - Muscle Shoals Campus - 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: NWS26-25
College/Division: NWSCC-701020-Building and Equipment Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Northwest-Shoals Community College


Position Summary


The Maintenance Employee performs entry-level grounds keeping and general maintenance support duties across campus facilities. This position supports maintenance operations by assisting with outdoor upkeep, basic facility support tasks, and manual labor needs. Work is performed under close supervision and focuses on routine tasks and support of maintenance staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance duties, including landscaping, lawn and plant care, and leaf removal.
• Assists with tree and shrub maintenance as directed.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, and building exteriors.
• Assists maintenance staff, Skilled Tradesman, and supervisors with tasks and projects as directed.
• Operates basic equipment such as lawn equipment and floor buffers as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used by maintenance and custodial staff; reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assists with moving furniture, equipment, and materials for campus operations and events.
• Assist with delivery of supplies and materials across campus.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for campus events and activities.
• Assists with special cleaning and maintenance support during school breaks and peak periods.
• Assists in maintaining floors such as: sweep, scrub, wax and polish floors, using brooms, mops and power equipment of assigned buildings.
• Assist in vacuuming and shampoo carpets and rugs.
• Reports maintenance issues and safety concerns to supervisor.
• Observes all safety regulations, uniform requirements, and college policies.
• Records and maintains accurate records of time, invoices, and materials.
• Attends required training and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Minimum of one year of documented maintenance related work experience, preferred
• Minimum of a short-term certificate in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related field, preferred.
• Experience in lawn care and custodial duties, preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form, and
• a current resume.

Applications may be submitted online at
Applications should be received by no later than June 12, 2026.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System's Salary Schedule E5-6 ($28,836 - $46,327).


Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer . It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.


Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. View phone number on click.appcast.io

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President.

Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit


Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.


Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.


Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.


Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at