Groundskeeper 3 - Milledgeville

Georgia Department of Revenue; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Milledgeville seeks a Groundskeeper 3 to maintain the Central State Hospital grounds. The role runs 7:30am-4:30pm and involves lawn care, debris removal, and operating grounds equipment to keep areas attractive and safe.

You will trim, edge, fertilize, plant, mulch, and improve walks and benches while following safety practices. A valid driver’s license and prior groundskeeping experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of job-related groundskeeping experience and a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with grounds equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cares for established lawns and trims edges.
• Plants seeds, bulbs, and mulch to protect beds.
• Operates lawn equipment and applies fertilizers or pesticides as directed.
• Maintains walks, benches, and decorative features.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Driver's license

Gardening

Job description

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Job Title:

Groundskeeper 3 - Milledgeville

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004115

Shift:

Compensation Details:

$31,027.36

Job Description:

Job Title: Groundskeeper 3

Workplace: Central State Hospital, Milledgeville

Shift: 7:30am-4:30pm

Job Summary:

Under broad supervision, maintains grounds in an attractive and orderly condition by trimming lawns, removing leaves and debris and other related duties. Operates and maintains grounds equipment as necessary.

Duties:

• Cares for establish lawns
• Decorates gardens with stones and plants
• Disposes of trash and debris
• Hauls or spreads topsoil, and spreads straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place
• Makes improvements to walks, lanes, shreds, and benches, including Painting and minor repairs
• Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
• Mows and edges lawn, using power mowers and edgers
• Plants seeds, bulbs, foliage and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools
• Provides preventive maintenance pertaining to grounds area and/or state cemeteries or park facilities

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Two (2) years of job-related experience and valid driver’s license; or one (1) year of experience at the Lower-level Groundskeeper 2(FES01) or a position equivalent.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year of job-related experience and valid driver’s license; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Groundskeeper 2 (FES031) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.