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Position Number	004723
Position Title	Groundskeeper I - 004723
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 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 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.

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	1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	01/30/2026
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

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 individuals for 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

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