What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper II - 008656 position at University of South Alabama?
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
- Performs routine and specialized groundskeeping functions to include: mowing and edging lawns.
- Removing grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, trash, and debris from lawns and landscape areas.
- Pruning shrubbery and trees.
- Planting and mulching shrubs, trees, and flowers
- Installing stakes and guys on trees as required.
- Applying irrigation water to lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Operating a variety of tools and equipment to include pruners, line trimmers, blower, rake, shovel, push mower, edger, sod cutter, riding mowers, tractor mounted flail/bush hog, hydraulic tree spade, tractor mounted spreader/sprayers and high speed chipper grinder.
- Applying chemicals and fertilizer, peat, and other materials weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Sweeping streets, driveways and parking lots.
- Operating a variety of university owned pick-up trucks, maintaining and calibrating equipment as required.
- Installing and repairing irrigation systems.
- 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
02/11/2025
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
Groundskeeper II - Providence Hospital
USA Health -
Mobile, AL
Groundskeeper
EconoLodge -
Foley, AL
Groundskeeper
Shular Companies -
Foley, AL
