Grounds Maintenance Worker

Dalton State College; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)

Tuition assistance

$100 Well-being rewards

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Winter break (December holidays)

USG Benefits

Job summary

Dalton State College is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain the landscape and grounds of the campus in Dalton, Georgia. The role includes responsibilities such as maintaining safe sidewalks, landscaping, and conducting equipment maintenance. Applicants must have a high school diploma and over one year of related experience.

This full-time position offers various benefits such as healthcare options, tuition assistance, and paid leave. A valid Georgia driver's license is also required for the role.

Qualifications

• More than one year of related experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe sidewalks, parking lots, and streets.
• Maintain grounds and landscaping including watering and mowing.
• Conduct equipment maintenance.

Skills

Operating specialized mowing equipment

Tree pruning and removal

Basic equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Location: Dalton State College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 299936

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining the landscape and grounds of the campus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe sidewalks, parking lots, and streets – 25%
  • Blows leaves
  • Removes limbs
  • Applies ice melt
  • Edges walks and street curbs
  • Maintains storm drains
  • Responds to emergency calls for leaks or storm cleanup
• Maintains grounds and landscaping – 50%
  • Waters plants by irrigation, water trailer, hoses, and watering cans
  • Mows grass
  • Trims weeds
  • Applies chemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers at the appropriate time and rate
  • Mulches, rocks, and spreads pine straw at least 200 cubic yards per year
  • Installs and repairs irrigation systems
  • Removes litter from grounds
  • Prunes trees and shrubs
  • Plants shrubs and flowerbeds
  • Removes trees as needed
  • Seeds grass
  • Cleans up after contracted projects and erosion control
• Conducts equipment maintenance – 20%
  • Performs oil changes
  • Cleans equipment and changes filters
  • Sharpens blades
  • Conducts grease fittings
  • Cleans up shop and maintains the shed
  • Assists other departments with moving furniture, setting up events, and changing light bulbs and air filters
• Performs related duties – 5%

Application Requirements

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references: name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, brief description of relationship, include current and past employer

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

• More than one year of related experience
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of irrigation systems and relevant calculations
• Knowledge of appropriate sprinkler heads for areas, use of heavy equipment for installation projects, and proper assembly procedures
• Knowledge of chemicals and application procedures
• Knowledge of plants and growth habits

Skills

• Skill in operating specialized mowing equipment
• Skill in tree pruning and removal and proper equipment needed
• Skill in basic equipment maintenance and use

Benefits

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Minimum hourly rate $17.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College. As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.