Groundskeeper II

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

Job summary

University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking three Groundskeeper IIs to join the team on a full-time basis at Main Campus. The role involves maintaining lawns, landscapes, irrigation systems, and equipment, with duties including mowing, pruning, planting, and mulching.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of groundskeeping experience, the ability to follow instructions, and a valid driver's license to support site travel and vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• One year of groundskeeping or related experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Able to follow instructions

Valid driver’s license

Careful with driving record

Tools

Pruner

Line trimmer

Blower

Push mower

Irrigation equipment

Sod cutter

Job description

Division

Division Finance and Administration

Department

Department 173640 - Grounds

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, one year of 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 department is seeking to hire three Groundskeeper IIs. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

• 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

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/29/2026

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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