Groundskeeper II - 003554, 003703, 008652

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 is seeking to hire three Groundskeeper IIs. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Main Campus location; Full Time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular shift required. Previous groundskeeping experience and a valid driver’s license are essential to perform duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• One year of groundskeeping or related experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable for university insurance.

Responsibilities

• Mows and edges lawns.
• Removes grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, weeds, trash and debris.
• Trims, prunes, and mulches trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Polices grounds and handles trash.
• Aplies irrigation water and chemicals as directed.
• Digs holes and plants flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Performs basic fertilization on trees and shrubs.
• Operates equipment (pruners, trimmers, blowers, mowers, tractors, spreaders, etc.).
• Maintains and calibrates equipment and irrigation systems.
• Regular attendance and overtime as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Groundskeeping experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 003554, 003703, 008652

Position Title Groundskeeper II - 003554, 003703, 008652

Division Finance and Administration

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

• 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 1

Job Open Date 07/29/2026

Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday - Friday

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

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular