Groundskeeper II - 003703

Position Information

Position Number 003703 Position Title Groundskeeper II - 003703 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. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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

• 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.

• Applies chemical and fertilizers to 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 60lbs.

• 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.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/29/2024 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