University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama is hiring: Groundskeeper I - and in Mobile
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, US, 36624
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
008555 and 004417
Position Title
Groundskeeper I - 008555 and 004417
Division
Finance and Administration
Department
173640 - Grounds
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to follow oral and written instructions 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 I's. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
2
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/19/2025
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
008555 and 004417
Position Title
Groundskeeper I - 008555 and 004417
Division
Finance and Administration
Department
173640 - Grounds
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to follow oral and written instructions 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 I's. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Trims and fertilizes trees and shrubbery.
- Mows and edges lawns.
- Picks up trash and debris from grounds.
- Waters lawns and shrubs as needed or directed.
- Weeds and tends flower beds, gardens and lawns.
- Collects, loads, and hauls off trash.
- Digs holes and plants flowers, shrubs, and trees.
- Installs weed fabric and mulch.
- Stakes and guys trees.
- Performs solid waste collection campus-wide to include pick up of bagged, boxed or loose materials and transport by truck to dumpsters located throughout campus for unloading.
- Assists in the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
- Operates power washer to clean sidewalks and other paved surfaces.
- Safely applies chemicals to lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and paved surfaces as required.
- May be responsible for performing groundskeeping and custodial duties in maintaining a small group of buildings and grounds.
- May be required to operate a tractor or other groundskeeping equipment, as well as a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
2
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/19/2025
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