Construction Crew Technician

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with concrete, grading, and tree work is preferred.

Summary: The University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking to hire a Construction Crew Technician.

Essential Functions: These are the job duties required of the position. 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 Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date Job Open Date 08/15/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours Working Hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Job Location Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary 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 individualsfor 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 Linked InZip Recruiter Indeed Higher Ed Jobs Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works Facebook Word of mouth Other 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.