Campus Groundskeeper II - Skilled Gardener & Lead

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain and improve campus grounds with horticultural expertise across trees, shrubs, and planted materials. You may assist with special projects and act as shift lead in the absence of supervision.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to operate mowing equipment and power tools, and good teamwork. Working hours are daytime on-site, with safety and training emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, and one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Uses horticultural expertise to inspect and care for a wide variety of trees, shrubbery and plants.
• Trims and prunes plants according to schedule and seasonal requirements.
• Inspects plants, trees and shrubbery for signs of illness or disease.
• Determines the appropriate amount and timing to apply fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides and pesticides.
• Performs all duties of Groundskeeper I including mowing, weeding, watering grass and groundcover.

Skills

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mower operation

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Riding mower

Power tools

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain and improve campus grounds with horticultural expertise across trees, shrubs, and planted materials. You may assist with special projects and act as shift lead in the absence of supervision.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to operate mowing equipment and power tools, and good teamwork. Working hours are daytime on-site, with safety and training emphasized.