Construction Crew Technician

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama Grounds department is seeking a Construction Crew Technician to maintain campus landscapes and support construction projects on Main Campus. The role involves hands-on landscape and construction tasks across various sites with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will operate light to medium equipment, assist with concrete, brick and wall installations, perform sod and earthwork, and help maintain grounds equipment on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year related experience including operating a light duty dump truck.
• Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable for insurance purposes.
• Preferred: experience with concrete, grading, and tree work.

Responsibilities

• Performs tree trimming and removal.
• Assists with landscaping projects including fertilizing and mulching trees, shrubs, and landscape beds.
• Removes and disposes landscape debris.
• Works on grounds construction projects: pour and form concrete, install brick, block, and pavers, retaining walls, footings, curbs, gutters, benches.
• Performs excavation, sod and dirt work.
• Assists with grounds maintenance as needed.
• Operates light and medium duty equipment: tractors, bobcat, trenchers, lull-lift, loaders.
• Utilizes a chainsaw for tree projects.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Assists moves materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Uses University vehicle to travel to work sites.
• May assist other departments with projects as needed.
• Regular and prompt attendance; overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Job description

High school diploma or equivalent, one year of related experience, which includes operating a light duty dump truck, 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

Experience with concrete, grading, and tree work is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Grounds department is seeking to hire a Construction Crew Technician.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.

• Performs tree trimming and removal.
• Assists with landscaping projects to include fertilizing and mulching trees, shrubs, and landscape beds.
• Removes and properly disposes trimmings and other landscape debris.
• Works on various grounds construction projects and assists other departments on various projects to include pouring and forming concrete, installing brick, concrete block, and pavers, installing retaining walls, footings, curbs, gutters, benches, and related structures.
• Performs excavation, sod and dirt work.
• Assists with grounds maintenance as needed.
• Operates light and medium duty equipment to include tractors, bobcat, trenchers, lull-lift, and loaders.
• Utilizes a chainsaw for tree projects.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Assists moves materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Utilizes a University vehicle to travel to various work sites.
• May assist other departments (such as Plumbing, Electrical, Maintenance, and Central Utilities) with projects 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

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/15/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours

Working Hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment OpportunityInvestigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.