Groundskeeper II - 008652

Position Number008652

Position TitleGroundskeeper II - 008652

DivisionFinance and Administration

Department173670 - Grounds - Hillcrest Campus

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow written and oral instructions, one year groundskeeping or related experience and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking to hire a Groundskeeper II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

Performs routine groundskeeping functions.

Mows and edges lawns.

Removes grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, trash and debris from lawns and landscape areas.

Prunes shrubbery and trees.

Plants and mulches shrubs, trees and flowers.

Installs stakes and guys on trees as required.

Applies irrigation water to trees, shrubs and flowers.

Performs basic fertilization applications on lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers.

Operates tools and equipment such as pruner, line trimmer, blower, rake, shovel, push mower, edger, sod cutter, riding mower, tractor mounted flail/bush hog, hydraulic tree spade, tractor mounted spreader/sprayer ad high speed chipper grinder.

Loads and unloads bags of fertilizer, peat moss and other materials weighing up to 60 lbs.

Sweeps streets, driveways and parking lots.

Operates a variety of pickup trucks and other trucks, including water tanker.

Maintains and calibrates equipment as required.

Installs and repairs irrigation systems.

Regular and prompt attendance.

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.

Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date03/27/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working DaysMonday - Friday

Working Hours7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job LocationMain Campus

Full-time or Part-TimeFull Time

Regular or TemporaryRegular