Groundskeeper II

Posting Details 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 1 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