Groundskeeper II

University of South Alabama -
Mobile, AL

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Full-time
1 day ago

Qualifications

Driver's License

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Position Information

Position Number

003554

Position Title

Groundskeeper II - 003554

Division

Finance and Administration

Department

173640 - Grounds

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, one year of 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

Mows and edges lawns.
Removes grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, weeds, trash and debris from lawns and landscape areas.
Trims, prunes, and mulches trees, shrubs and flowers.
Polices grounds and collects, loads, and hauls away trash.
Applies irrigation water and chemicals to lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubs as needed or directed.
Digs holes and plants flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Performs basic fertilization applications on trees and shrubs.
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, and high-speed chipper grinder.
Sweeps streets, driveways and parking lots as needed.
May be responsible for performing groundskeeping and custodial duties in maintaining a small group of buildings and grounds.
May be required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials, including water tanker.
Maintains and calibrates equipment as required.
Installs and repairs irrigation systems and guy stakes on trees as needed.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

07/29/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Monday - Friday

Working Hours

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Location

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular

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