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Groundskeeper I - 008658 and 005157
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A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$34,976 / year median in Alabama
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position Information Position Number 008658 and 005157
Position Title Groundskeeper I - 008658 and 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 Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking to hire two Groundskeeper Is. 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 shrubbery.
Mows and edges lawns.
Picks up trash and debris from grounds.
Waters lawns and shrubs as needed or directed.
Weeds and tends flower beds, gardens and lawns.
Collects, loads, and hauls off trash.
Digs holes and plants flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Installs weed fabric and mulch.
Stakes and guys trees.
Performs solid waste collection campus-wide to include pick up of bagged, boxed or loose materials and transport by truck to dumpsters located throughout campus for unloading.
Assists in the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
Operates power washer to clean sidewalks and other paved surfaces.
Safely applies chemicals to lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and paved surfaces as required.
May be responsible for performing groundskeeping and custodial duties in maintaining a small group of buildings and grounds.
May be required to operate a tractor or other groundskeeping equipment, as well as a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
Related duties as required.
Posting Information Number of Vacancies 2
Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 03/31/2026
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