Posting DetailsPosition Information Position Number 005157 Position Title Groundskeeper I - 005157 Division Finance and Administration Department 173640 - Grounds Minimum Qualifications Ability to follow written and oral instructions and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama.Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary The University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking to hire a Groundskeeper I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.Essential Functions
- Trims and fertilizes trees and shrubs.
- Mows and edges lawns.
- Polices grounds and picks up trash and debris.
- Waters plants as needed or directed.
- Hoes, weeds and otherwise tends flower beds, gardens and lawns.
- Collects, loads and hauls off trash.
- May operate a tractor or other groundskeeping equipment, instruments and vehicles.
- Digs and plants flowers, shrubs and trees.
- May be responsible for performing groundskeeping and custodial duties in maintaining a small group of buildings and grounds.
- Installs weed control fabrics and mulches.
- Stakes and guys trees.
- Removes debris.
- Cleans trash and debris from storm inlets.
- May apply chemicals to lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and paved surfaces as required.
- Performs solid waste collection campus-wide to include pick up of bagged, boxed and loose materials and transports by truck to dumpsters located throughout campus for unloading.
- Assists in installation and repair of irrigation systems.
- Operates power washer to clean sidewalks and other paved surfaces.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date 08/10/2024 Job Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to ApplicantsWorking 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