What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper II - 004726 position at University of South Alabama?
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.
Essential Functions
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 04/03/2025
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
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.
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.
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 04/03/2025
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
