Campus Groundskeeper & Landscaping Specialist

Life University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Life University is seeking dynamic individuals to join its Grounds Department as Groundskeepers. Under supervision, you will maintain university grounds, irrigation systems, and perform landscaping, pruning, mowing, and trash removal to preserve the campus appearance.

You will support snow removal in winter and assist with events, relocations, and interior cleanups. The role requires safety awareness and teamwork within Facilities Management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required, or willingness to obtain through Life's Educational Attainment Program.
• Must have a valid Georgia Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days and be insurable under Life University’s carrier.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of tasks related to the maintenance, and upkeep of university grounds and facilities.
• Use landscaping methods to care for, preserve and water plants; sod, seed and fertilize lawns; prepare beds and install plant material.
• Understand and apply correct fertilizer mixtures and applications to all campus plant material.
• Prune trees and shrubs.
• Provide maintenance for annuals and perennials and other plantings as needed.
• Mow, edge, and trim lawns with appropriate tools; operate equipment safely.
• Maintain safe working conditions and properly service power-operated grounds equipment.
• Clean-up and maintain University grounds; remove litter and debris from campus.
• Assist with Special Event setup and breakdown; interior area cleanup as required.
• Assist with campus office relocations and ensure daily trash removal; repair irrigation issues as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Life University is seeking dynamic individuals to join its Grounds Department as Groundskeepers. Under supervision, you will maintain university grounds, irrigation systems, and perform landscaping, pruning, mowing, and trash removal to preserve the campus appearance.

You will support snow removal in winter and assist with events, relocations, and interior cleanups. The role requires safety awareness and teamwork within Facilities Management.