Construction Crew Technician - 003632

Posting Details Position Information

Position Number 003632

Position Title Construction Crew Technician - 003632

Division Finance and Administration

Department 173640 - Grounds

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, one year of related experience, which includes operating a light duty dump truck, 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 Experience with concrete, grading, and tree work is preferred.

Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s Grounds department is seeking to hire a Construction Crew Technician. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Performs tree trimming and removal.
• Assists with landscaping projects to include fertilizing and mulching trees, shrubs, and landscape beds.
• Removes and properly disposes trimmings and other landscape debris.
• Works on various grounds construction projects and assists other departments on various projects to include pouring and forming concrete, installing brick, concrete block, and pavers, installing retaining walls, footings, curbs, gutters, benches, and related structures.
• Performs excavation, sod and dirt work.
• Assists with grounds maintenance as needed.
• Operates light and medium duty equipment to include tractors, bobcat, trenchers, lull-lift, and loaders.
• Utilizes a chainsaw for tree projects.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Assists moves materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Utilizes a University vehicle to travel to various work sites.
• May assist other departments (such as Plumbing, Electrical, Maintenance, and Central Utilities) with projects 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

Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/15/2026

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