Groundskeeper I

Posting Details

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Position Information 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.

Posting Information Number of Vacancies 1

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