Groundskeeper II

Groundskeeper IIThe University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking to hire three Groundskeeper IIs. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.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.