Groundskeeper

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 18,002 - 25,639; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in Georgia is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to care for and modify campus landscapes. This role includes routine landscaping tasks, operating electric and gas-powered equipment, adhering to safety standards, and providing engaging customer service. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and preferably one or more years of commercial landscape maintenance experience. The position offers a salary of $15.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related work experience preferred.
• Experience in commercial landscape maintenance is a plus.
• Valid driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for University grounds and landscape.
• Perform routine landscaping tasks like weeding and trimming.
• Operate lawnmowers and other landscaping equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Engaging customer service

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial lawn mowers

Small power equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Maintain, care, and modify University grounds and landscape. Operate electrically/gasoline-powered equipment and machines. Use small hand and power tools in planting, cultivating, trimming grounds and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping tasks within assigned areas (weeding, pruning, mulching, seeding, edging, trimming, planting).
• Identify, prepare, and apply herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, fertilizers.
• Maintain turf by mowing, seeding, sodding, edging of sidewalks and watering.
• Assist with tree trimming, cleanup, and removal.
• Operate lawnmowers and various equipment used in landscaping and parking lot maintenance.
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment (sharpening blades, changing oils, lubricants, filters, belts).
• Operate pressure washers to clean exterior building surfaces.
• Work as a team member with others in coordinating all phases of work.
• Adhere to OSHA standards, employ safe practices, and follow safety policies/procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of related work experience.
• Experience performing commercial landscape maintenance.
• Experience operating commercial lawn mowers and small power equipment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate a University vehicle.

Proposed Salary

$15.84 per hour.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
• May be required to perform work in harsh conditions due to extreme temperature or inclement weather.

Background Check

• Standard + DMV

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: [phone].