Groundskeeper II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 33,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A public university in Atlanta is hiring a Groundskeeper II for the Facilities Management Services. Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, operating groundskeeping equipment, and collaborating with a growing team. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of groundskeeping experience. This full-time position offers a salary of $33,280 plus generous benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in groundskeeping.
• A valid Georgia driver's license is required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties.
• Care for the campus grounds including mowing and watering.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Knowledge of plant care

Ability to operate machinery

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawnmowers

Trimmers

Pressure washers

Job description

Overview

Groundskeeper II
Facilities Management Services
Building Services: Landscape & Grounds Maintenance

Salary: Competitive salary of $33,280 ($16 an hour) with great benefits!

Location: Atlanta Campus
Location subject to change

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6:00 am-2:30 pm
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 II 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

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate performs groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. Serves as a lead person in work groups and may help train/orient Groundskeeper I employees on methods and procedures. In addition to supporting the department Groundskeeper II, 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 bags leaves.
• Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Operates the groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers, for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas.
• Performs the maintenance on groundskeeping and/or landscaping equipment, such as lawnmowers, spreaders, and snow removal equipment.
• Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Assist in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events.
• Assists in inclement weather duties, such as clearing snow from sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, and one year of experience in groundskeeping.
• A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of properly caring for plants, trees, shrubbery, and trees.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed-eaters, shears, trimmers, etc.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Landscaping experience, especially in large-scale landscaping, is preferred.

College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services

Department: Facilities Management Service Division

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: Monday through Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm

Salary: $33,280

Pay Grade: 6

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 09/23/25, 3:43:09 PM

Closing Date: 10/24/25, 3:59:00 AM

Special Instructions

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume (recommended)

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