Groundskeeper 3 - Milledgeville

State-of-Georgi; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Groundskeeper 3 at Central State Hospital, Milledgeville. Under supervision you will maintain attractive grounds, trim lawns, remove debris, operate grounds equipment, and assist with minor repairs.

Two years of related experience and a valid driver's license are preferred. Work hours are 7:30am–4:30pm; a safety and background check may be required; excellent state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• One year of job-related experience and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Care for established lawns.
• Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
• Dispose of trash and debris.
• Haul or spread topsoil and straw to protect seed soil.
• Improve walks, lanes, shreds, and benches; paint and repair.
• Mix and apply fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides to grass and plants.
• Mow and edge lawns with power mowers and edgers.
• Plant seeds, bulbs and mulch for protection.

Skills

Driver's license

Groundskeeping experience

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.