Groundskeeper I - 004417

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number
004417

Position Title
Groundskeeper I - 004417

Division
Finance and Administration

Department
173640 - Grounds

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow oral and written instructions 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 a Groundskeeper I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine maintenance of grounds to include:
• Trimming and fertilizing trees and shrubbery.
• Mowing and edging lawns.
• Picking up trash and debris.
• Watering plants.
• Hoeing, weeding and tending flower beds, gardens, and lawns.
• Collecting, loading and hauling trash.
• Operating a tractor, and other various groundskeeping equipment and vehicles which may be equipped with manual transmissions.
• Digging and planting flowers, shrubs and trees; performing groundskeeping and custodial duties in maintaining a small group of buildings and grounds.
• Installing weed fabrics and mulches.
• Staking and guying trees.
• Removing debris and trimming along edges of bodies of water.
• Cleaning trash and debris from storm inlets.
• May apply chemicals to lawn, trees, shrubs, flowers, and paved surfaces.
• Collecting campus-wide solid waste to include pick-up of bagged, boxed and loose materials and transporting by truck to dumpsters located throughout campus for unloading.
• Moving materials and equipment weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Assisting in preparing grounds for installation and repair of irrigation systems.
• Operating a 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
06/28/2024

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

 University of South Alabama

 07/01/2024

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