Lead Groundskeeper - Campus Landscaping

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

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).