Lead Groundskeeper: Lawn & Landscape Specialist

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta is seeking a Groundskeeper III to lead landscape maintenance and related tasks. The role involves plantings, chemical applications, and equipment upkeep, with interaction with supervisors and crews.

It requires a high school diploma and 3–4 years of relevant experience, plus a valid Georgia driver's license. The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:25am–2:55pm, as part of a full-time schedule at Georgia Tech's iconic Atlanta campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma.
• Three to four years of job related experience.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead in and perform maintenance of trees, shrubs, groundcovers and flower beds.
• Transport equipment and personnel via motor vehicle to and from job sites.
• Provide instructions to landscaping crews as required.
• Lead in and perform lawn maintenance activities.
• Keeps landscape and grounds free of debris, trash, branches and leaves, remove ice, empty trash receptacles, clean storm drains and ash urns.
• Apply chemicals to maintain the Institute's lawn, trees, shrubs, groundcover, and flowers.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Complete daily grounds maintenance reports.
• Train new employees in grounds keeping duties; promote safe working practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Leadership

Radio communications

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma

GED Certificate

Vocational School Diploma

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta is seeking a Groundskeeper III to lead landscape maintenance and related tasks. The role involves plantings, chemical applications, and equipment upkeep, with interaction with supervisors and crews.

It requires a high school diploma and 3–4 years of relevant experience, plus a valid Georgia driver's license. The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:25am–2:55pm, as part of a full-time schedule at Georgia Tech's iconic Atlanta campus.