What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper II position at University of South Alabama?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
003569 and 007355
Position Title
Groundskeeper II - 003569 and 007355
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 two Groundskeeper II’s. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
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.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/06/2026
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