Groundskeeper

The Lovett School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lovett School is seeking a Full-Time, 12-month Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, gardens, irrigation, and related landscape operations on campus. The role starts ASAP and follows a 6:30a to 3:00p schedule, reporting to the Grounds Manager.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and prior grounds maintenance experience. Responsibilities include mowing, fertilizing, pruning, irrigation upkeep, equipment operation, and support for campus events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency in landscape, turf, and irrigation maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow all turf on campus and perform routine lawn care, including aerating and fertilizing.
• Remove leaves and perform tree maintenance and removal.
• Trim and maintain all shrubs; prune shrubs and trees as needed.
• Maintain irrigation systems across campus.
• Clean and mulch all landscape beds.
• Remove trash from campus grounds.
• Apply pesticides for weed, insect, and landscape disease control.
• Perform daily and routine maintenance on landscape/grounds equipment.
• Maintain landscape and grounds according to established zone assignments.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles as required.
• Assist with landscape installations and renovations, including floral displays; read and implement landscape design documents.
• Water annual flowers and spray weeds as part of routine care.
• Assist with setup and move support for on-campus events.
• Perform daily campus safety walks.
• Respond to storm damage and other landscaping-related emergencies as needed.
• Perform snow and ice removal from roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing and lawn care

Irrigation systems

Pesticide application

Equipment operation

Tree and shrub trimming

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Front-end loaders

Backhoes

Tractors

Bobcats

Mowers

Chainsaws

Job description

Classification: Full-Time, 12-month staff position
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 6:30a to 3:00p
Reports To: Grounds Manager

What You'll Do

• Mow all turf on campus and perform routine lawn care, including aerating and fertilizing
• Remove leaves and perform tree maintenance and removal
• Trim and maintain all shrubs; prune shrubs and trees as needed
• Maintain irrigation systems across campus
• Clean and mulch all landscape beds
• Remove trash from campus grounds
• Apply pesticides for weed, insect, and landscape disease control
• Perform daily and routine maintenance on landscape/grounds equipment
• Maintain landscape and grounds according to established zone assignments
• Operate heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, backhoes, large trucks, tractors, Bobcats, reel mowers, and limb chippers
• Operate mowers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, chainsaws, and other motorized and non-motorized equipment
• Assist with landscape installations and renovations, including floral displays; read and implement landscape design documents
• Water annual flowers and spray weeds as part of routine care
• Assist with setup and move support for various on-campus events
• Perform daily campus safety walks
• Respond to storm damage and other landscaping-related emergencies as needed
• Perform snow and ice removal from roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots
• Other related duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license
• Two years of experience in grounds maintenance
• Proficiency in landscape, turf, and irrigation maintenance preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and humid environments, with a moderate to loud noise level. Employees must be able to:

• Regularly stand, walk, reach with hands, bend, stoop, talk, and hear
• Occasionally climb or balance
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Meet close and distance vision requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, candidates must complete a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for additional details.

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