Building Services Assistant

Building Services Assistant

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Facilities/Grounds

Closing at: Jul 28 2026 - 22:55 CDT

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)

Department/Organization: 508108 - Capstone Village Facility Cost

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm; some weekends

Job Summary: The Building Services Assistant performs a wide variety of manual and technical duties in the maintenance and repair of campus buildings.

Additional Department Summary: Performs landscape installation and maintenance to ensure the grounds at Capstone Village remain safe, attractive, and well-maintained. Plants and maintains flowers, shrubs, trees, and turf. Completes groundskeeping tasks, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, mulching, watering, and seasonal clean-up. Operates and maintains University vehicles and grounds equipment, including trucks, golf carts, zero-turn mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, and power washers. Assists with the setup and breakdown of outdoor areas for Capstone Village events as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: 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. Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work overtime and fluctuating days (dependent on weather), sometimes on short notice based on the condition of the grounds and Capstone Village event schedules. Ability to work long days, on foot, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying. Ability to work in all temperatures and weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.). Ability to lift, handle, and maneuver the tools, materials, and supplies of the job (riding zero turn mower, push mower, weed eater, sidewalk edger, power washer, etc.). Ability to use job-related tools and equipment and chemical supplies. Ability to work from a ladder and use tape measure and maintenance tools. Ability to work around pets. Ability to follow approved infection control procedures.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of basic plumbing, minor electrical, appliance installation, wall repair to include patching and painting, and basic carpentry. Six (6) months of 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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