Groundskeeper I - 008658 and 005157

Posting Details Position Information

Position Number: 008658 and 005157

Position Title: Groundskeeper I - 008658 and 005157

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: 173640 - Grounds

Ability to follow written and oral instructions and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama.

The University of South Alabama’s Grounds department is seeking to hire two Groundskeeper Is.

• Trims and fertilizes trees and shrubbery.
• Mows and edges lawns.
• Picks up trash and debris from grounds.
• Waters lawns and shrubs as needed or directed.
• Weeds and tends flower beds, gardens and lawns.
• Collects, loads, and hauls off trash.
• Digs holes and plants flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Installs weed fabric and mulch.
• Stakes and guys trees.
• Performs solid waste collection campus-wide to include pick up of bagged, boxed or loose materials and transport by truck to dumpsters located throughout campus for unloading.
• Assists in the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
• Operates power washer to clean sidewalks and other paved surfaces.
• Safely applies chemicals to lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and paved surfaces as required.
• May be responsible for performing groundskeeping and custodial duties in maintaining a small group of buildings and grounds.
• May be required to operate a tractor or other groundskeeping equipment, as well as a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Number of Vacancies: 2

Job Open Date: 03/31/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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