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Position InformationPosition Number 004726 Position Title Groundskeeper II - 004726 Division Finance and Administration Department 173640 - Grounds Minimum QualificationsAbility to follow written and oral instructions, one year groundskeeping or related experience 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 SummaryThe University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking to hire a Groundskeeper II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.Essential FunctionsThese are the job duties required of the position.Essential Functions* Mows and edges lawns.* Removes grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, weeds, trash and debris from lawns and landscape areas.* Trims, prunes, and mulches trees, shrubs and flowers.* Polices grounds and collects, loads, and hauls away trash.* Applies irrigation water and chemicals to lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubs as needed or directed.* Digs holes and plants flowers, shrubs, and trees.* Performs basic fertilization applications on trees and shrubs.* Operates tools and equipment such as pruner, line trimmer, blower, rake, shovel, push mower, edger, sod cutter, riding mower, tractor-mounted flail/bush hog, hydraulic tree spade, tractor-mounted spreader/sprayer, and high-speed chipper grinder.* Sweeps streets, driveways and parking lots as needed.* May be responsible for performing groundskeeping and custodial duties in maintaining a small group of buildings and grounds.* May be required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials, including water tanker.* Maintains and calibrates equipment as required.* Installs and repairs irrigation systems and guy stakes on trees as needed.* Regular and prompt attendance.* Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.* Related duties as required.Posting InformationNumber of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/16/2025 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