Groundskeeper II: Day Shift Landscaping & Maintenance

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (TRS/ORP)

Vacation

Sick time accrual

Paid holidays and campus shutdowns

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

The Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta invites applications for a Groundskeeper II to maintain trees, shrubs, lawns and beds, apply pesticides, and operate landscape equipment. The role runs Monday through Friday from 6:25 am to 2:55 pm and requires a high school diploma or equivalent along with 1–2 years of related experience.

This regular, full-time position includes driving duties, daily maintenance reports, and the potential to train new staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma.
• One to two years of job related experience.
• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance processes and practices including operation and maintenance of related equipment, use of radio communications equipment and operation of a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trees, shrubs, groundcovers and flower beds (planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, pruning, etc.).
• Transport equipment and personnel to and from job sites.
• Perform lawn maintenance including mowing, line trimming, edging, aeration and fertilization.
• Maintain landscape and grounds; clear debris, trash, branches and leaves; remove ice; empty trash receptacles; clean storm drains.
• Apply integrated pest management principles to maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment such as pressure washers and blowers.
• Complete daily grounds maintenance reports.
• May provide or assist in training to new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Radio communications

Motor vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

The Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta invites applications for a Groundskeeper II to maintain trees, shrubs, lawns and beds, apply pesticides, and operate landscape equipment. The role runs Monday through Friday from 6:25 am to 2:55 pm and requires a high school diploma or equivalent along with 1–2 years of related experience.

This regular, full-time position includes driving duties, daily maintenance reports, and the potential to train new staff.