Groundskeeper I

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

004723 and 008555

Position Title

Groundskeeper I - 004723 and 008555

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

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/11/2026

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