Groundskeeper II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Professional development & mentorship

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking a Groundskeeper II to join the Building Services: Landscape & Grounds Maintenance team on the Atlanta Campus. The role focuses on groundskeeping and landscape maintenance, serves as lead in work groups, and may train Groundskeeper I staff.

Expect mowing, plant care, trimming, equipment operation, and snow/inclement-weather duties as needed. Schedule: Monday - Friday | 10:00 am - 6:30 pm; Location: Atlanta Campus (subject to change).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of groundskeeping experience.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of plant care/landscaping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for campus grounds including mowing lawns, watering plants, trimming trees and shrubs.
• Lead work groups and may train Groundskeeper I staff.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers.
• Perform maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and sharpen tools.
• Assist in event setups and inclement-weather duties such as snow removal.
• Operate various vehicles including ATVs, golf carts, and trucks.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Groundskeeper II

Facilities Management Services

Building Services: Landscape & Grounds Maintenance

Salary

Competitive salary of $32,400 - $38,900 with great benefits! ($15.57 - 18.70 an hour)

Atlanta Campus Location subject to change

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 10:00 am - 6:30 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.

What Makes The Building Services Department a Great Place?

• 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 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 campus grounds, including 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.
• Assist with inclement-weather duties, such as clearing snow from sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Required to operate various types of vehicles including, but not limited to, ATVs, golf carts, LSV's, full-size light-duty pickup trucks, and 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

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

Preferred Hiring Qualifications

• Some knowledge of properly caring for plants, trees, and shrubbery.
• 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
• Experience in landscaping, particularly in large-scale projects, is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime

Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

Georgia State University Values

Georgia State University Values COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Location: Atlanta Campus