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 permitted by federal laws. 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: Grounds & General Maintenance Worker
Physical Plant Department
Location: AIDB North Campus - Decatur, AL
Reports to: Operations Coordinator, AIDB North
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, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential.
Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT OUR LOCATION
The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind North Campus is located in Decatur, Alabama. The campus occupies a beautiful location that sits on Highway 31 in South Decatur. This is a recently created campus that, although under construction, is already home to a number of AIDB departments and staff. The expansion of programs in Decatur creates new opportunities and challenges as the campus is being created all while we continue to serve the local communities.
Position Summary:
This role performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks related to groundworks operation and general maintenance. Work may be assigned across multiple functional areas depending on operational needs. Position will assist craft maintenance personnel in addition to groundwork.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will work as part of the campus operations team and will make effective decisions and solve problems using sound judgment working with commercial equipment. This position requires individual initiative and teamwork, excellent listening skills, and physical ability and stamina such as frequent standing, walking, lifting, and /or carrying materials. This position will work in all weather conditions, work effectively and communicate with groups and individuals of all ages in a blind, deaf, and multi-disabled community.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s campuses are kept to a presentable standard. In this hands-on role, you will play a vital part in ensuring that the AIDB North campus maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and presentation. Thriving in a self-driven environment, you will bridge the gap between strategy and execution—collaborating seamlessly with administrators, managing daily work orders, and supervising external contractors as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years accumulative position related experience
- Valid Driver License & Ability to be insured by carrier
- Ability to pass suitability requirements for employment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Operations & Safety Management
Daily Work Orders & Professional Care: Prioritize, assign, perform, and assist in closing daily work orders. Ensure all tasks, building repairs, and campus grounds maintenance are handled in an exemplary, professional manner.
Safety: Participate in Safety meetings as required by supervisor.
Compliance, Audits & Inspections: Collect health and safety data regarding all buildings, grounds, utility systems, and hardscapes.
Grounds Management & Landscaping
Equipment Operation: Skilled in the safe operation of both light-duty equipment (weed-eaters, mowers, light tractors) and heavy-duty landscape equipment (bushogs, backhoes, skid-steer loaders).
Grounds Upkeep: Perform and oversee routine campus beautification tasks, including weeding, mowing, raking, hoeing, pruning, and mulching.
General Maintenance: Perform general maintenance functions and labor as assigned by supervisor.
Hazardous Materials
Chemical & Hazard Remediation: Apply understanding of health & safety guidelines regarding hazardous materials. Understand remediation programs and safely work around hazardous materials, including fumes, airborne particles, and toxic/nontoxic chemicals (such as fertilizers and grounds-keeping chemicals).
Job Requirements & Skills
Grounds Maintenance: Skilled with general knowledge in all areas of grounds maintenance, chemical applications, and institutional landscaping.
Execution: Ability to independently understand, follow, and implement complex written and oral instructions, laws, codes, and regulations.
Computer Literacy: Proficient computer skills, specifically within the Microsoft Office & Google Workspace.
Physical Capability: Physically able to perform all assigned maintenance tasks and equipment operation.
Licensures & Certifications
Driver's License: Maintain a valid Driver License; must be insurable by the AIDB carrier.
Sign Language Proficiency: Must obtain a SURVIVAL sign language proficiency level according to the AIDB evaluation system within thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
SALARY: C5-31 $15.25 - $17.89
260 days
Direct deposit is required.
