What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper II - 008652 position at University of South Alabama?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number 008652
Position Title Groundskeeper II - 008652
Division Finance and Administration
Department 173670 - Grounds - Hillcrest Campus
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 02/07/2025
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 008652
Position Title Groundskeeper II - 008652
Division Finance and Administration
Department 173670 - Grounds - Hillcrest Campus
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
- Performs routine groundskeeping functions.
- Mows and edges lawns.
- Removes grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, trash and debris from lawns and landscape areas.
- Prunes shrubbery and trees.
- Plants and mulches shrubs, trees and flowers.
- Installs stakes and guys on trees as required.
- Applies irrigation water to trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Performs basic fertilization applications on lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers.
- 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 ad high speed chipper grinder.
- Loads and unloads bags of fertilizer, peat moss and other materials weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Sweeps streets, driveways and parking lots.
- Operates a variety of pickup trucks and other trucks, including water tanker.
- Maintains and calibrates equipment as required.
- Installs and repairs irrigation systems.
- 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 02/07/2025
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
