Public Grounds & Landscape Technician

Walker County Government; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker County Government seeks a Groundskeeper to perform general grounds keeping and building maintenance for public areas. The role supports the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and encompasses lawn care, planting, pruning, pest control, snow removal, and routine facility upkeep.

Responsibilities include operating hand tools, power tools, mowing equipment, and performing minor repairs. Candidates should meet education requirements and be able to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong working knowledge of county codes and ordinances.
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with the public.
• General safety rules and regulations pertaining to duties.
• Procedures and policies pertaining to job duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform general groundskeeping and building maintenance duties
• Maintain the cosmetic appearance of the outside of county properties
• Ground maintenance using hand tools, power tools, and riding mower equipment
• Planting flowers, grass, shrubs, bushes, trees and other landscaping
• Pruning of shrubs, bushes and trees
• Keep weeds killed or pulled from shrub and flower beds
• Apply pesticide to rid ground of pests such as ants, mosquitos, wasps, ticks another insect
• Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance plant and grass growth
• Sprinkle salt and shovel snow from walkways and parking lots to keep people from falling during icy and snowy weather
• Perform routine facility maintenance duties
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping
• Rake, mulch and prune the grounds as needed
• Water plants and grounds as needed
• Litter Control Detail as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Public communication

Safety compliance

Policy procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

18+ years old

Job description

Walker County Government seeks a Groundskeeper to perform general grounds keeping and building maintenance for public areas. The role supports the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and encompasses lawn care, planting, pruning, pest control, snow removal, and routine facility upkeep.

Responsibilities include operating hand tools, power tools, mowing equipment, and performing minor repairs. Candidates should meet education requirements and be able to work outdoors in varying conditions.