Full-Time Grounds Construction Tech — Day Shift

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

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.