Campus Grounds Lead Supervisor

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University in Atlanta seeks a Grounds Foreperson to supervise campus grounds and landscaping operations. This role focuses on directing a crew, maintaining turf, beds, irrigation, and safety standards, while ensuring timely completion of assignments.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm with benefits and tuition assistance. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED with three years of groundskeeping, including two years in a lead role, and a Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three years of groundskeeping experience, including two years of supervisory or lead worker experience.
• A valid Georgia driver's license is required.
• Ability to supervise small groups of groundskeeping workers.
• Knowledge of proper groundskeeping practices and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the grounds and landscaping services for the University campus.
• Demonstrates and teaches proper work methods to employees and delegates assignments.
• Ensures ground-keeping assignments are completed properly.
• Supervises use of fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides on university grounds.
• Prepares reports on completed work, attendance, safety, and personnel issues.
• Develops and implements standards and schedules for the Grounds Department.
• Conducts daily site inspections for compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Georgia State University in Atlanta seeks a Grounds Foreperson to supervise campus grounds and landscaping operations. This role focuses on directing a crew, maintaining turf, beds, irrigation, and safety standards, while ensuring timely completion of assignments.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm with benefits and tuition assistance. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED with three years of groundskeeping, including two years in a lead role, and a Georgia driver’s license.