Groundskeeper Ii
Posted on Feb. 26, 2026 by University of South Alabama
- Mobile, United States of America
- $nan - $nan
- Full Time
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 – Hillcrest Campus 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, 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
02/26/2026
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
Advertised until:
March 28, 2026
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