Lead Groundskeeper II – Campus Landscaping

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Building Services Department is seeking a Groundskeeper II to join the team at the Atlanta Campus. The role includes groundskeeping and landscape maintenance, serving as a lead in work groups and helping train Groundskeeper I employees.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, one year of groundskeeping experience, a valid Georgia driver's license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, water plants, trim trees and shrubs, and maintain campus grounds.
• Walk assigned areas collecting and removing trash from grounds.
• Plant trees, flowers, and shrubs; rake and bag leaves.
• Spray lawns and shrubs with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment (lawnmowers, trimmers, pressure washers).
• Assist with inclement-weather duties and snow removal; support training of Groundskeeper I.

Skills

Physical strength

Following instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawnmowers

Weed eaters

Shears

Trimmers

Pressure washers

Vehicle operation

Job description

Georgia State University’s Building Services Department is seeking a Groundskeeper II to join the team at the Atlanta Campus. The role includes groundskeeping and landscape maintenance, serving as a lead in work groups and helping train Groundskeeper I employees.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, one year of groundskeeping experience, a valid Georgia driver's license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.