Construction & Grounds Technician: Tree & Concrete Projects

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama's Grounds department seeks a Construction Crew Technician to support landscape and construction projects on the Main Campus. Regular hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with potential overtime as needed.

You will perform tree trimming, grading, concrete work, equipment operation, and material handling while maintaining safety and timely completion of tasks across campus facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience, which includes operating a light duty dump truck.
• Valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
• Experience with concrete, grading, and tree work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of South Alabama's Grounds department seeks a Construction Crew Technician to support landscape and construction projects on the Main Campus. Regular hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with potential overtime as needed.

You will perform tree trimming, grading, concrete work, equipment operation, and material handling while maintaining safety and timely completion of tasks across campus facilities.