Groundskeeper I

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,080 - 34,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A university facilities department is seeking a Groundskeeper I to perform groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. The role involves mowing lawns, caring for flowers, and maintaining campus cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess a valid GA driver’s license and an ability to operate various maintenance equipment. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and generous benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties.
• Mow lawns, water flowers, and trim trees.
• Collect and remove trash from campus grounds.
• Plant trees and flowers, rake leaves, and spray lawns.
• Operate groundskeeping and maintenance equipment.
• Clear snow from sidewalks during inclement weather.

Skills

Ability to operate hand tools

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to lift 50 lbs or more

Valid GA driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawnmowers

Weed eaters

Trimmers

Job description

Description

Groundskeeper I

Facilities Management Services

Building Services Admin & Sup

Salary: Competitive salary of $31,200 ($15 an hour) with great benefits!

Location: Downtown Atlanta Campus (Location subject to change)

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm (Shift subject to change)

These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Building Services Department is seeking (1) Groundskeeper I to join the already awesome team, taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The Building Services Department A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Here Is What You Will Do

The ideal performs entry-level groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. The candidate learns the proper methods and procedures needed to complete the assigned tasks and becomes familiar with the Georgia State University (GSU) campus at this training level. In addition to supporting the department Groundskeeper I, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:

• Care for the campus grounds includes mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, etc.
• Walks the assigned campus area, collecting and removing trash from campus grounds.
• Plants trees, flowers, and bushes; rakes and bag leaves.
• Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Learn to operate the groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas.
• Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Assisted in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events.
• Assists in inclement weather duties as assigned when needed, such as clearing snow from sidewalks and other campus areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Required to operate various types of vehicles including, but not limited to ATV'S, golf carts, LSV's, full size light-duty pickup trucks, medium-duty trucks including box trucks and stake bodies. In addition, towing or trailers may be required which includes open back and enclosed cargo styles, as well as other single axle types and ATV designed trailers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid GA driver's license

Preferred Hiring Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, shears, trimmers, etc.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services

Location: Atlanta Campus

Job Posting: 03/02/26, 8:37:07 AM

Open until filled