Groundskeeper II

Posting Details

Position Information Position Number 004726 Position Title Groundskeeper II - 004726 Division Finance and Administration Department 173640 - Grounds 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.

• 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.

Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/16/2025 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

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: .

You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.