Groundskeeper I

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

14h • $31,200 • Onsite

About The Position

These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Building Services Department is seeking (1) Groundskeeper I to join the already awesome team, taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!
The ideal performs entry-level groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. The candidate learns the proper methods and procedures needed to complete the assigned tasks and becomes familiar with the Georgia State University (GSU) campus at this training level. In addition to supporting the department Groundskeeper I, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:
Care for the campus grounds includes mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, etc.
Walks the assigned campus area, collecting and removing trash from campus grounds.
Plants trees, flowers, and bushes; rakes and bag leaves.
Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
Learn to operate the groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas.
Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
Assisted in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events.
Assists in inclement weather duties as assigned when needed, such as clearing snow from sidewalks and other campus areas.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required to operate various types of vehicles including, but not limited to ATV'S, golf carts, LSV's, full size light-duty pickup trucks, medium-duty trucks including box trucks and stake bodies. In addition, towing or trailers may be required which includes open back and enclosed cargo styles, as well as other single axle types and ATV designed trailers

Requirements

• Valid GA driver's license

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, shears, trimmers, etc.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Care for the campus grounds includes mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, etc.
• Walks the assigned campus area, collecting and removing trash from campus grounds.
• Plants trees, flowers, and bushes; rakes and bag leaves.
• Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Learn to operate the groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas.
• Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Assisted in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events.
• Assists in inclement weather duties as assigned when needed, such as clearing snow from sidewalks and other campus areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Required to operate various types of vehicles including, but not limited to ATV'S, golf carts, LSV's, full size light-duty pickup trucks, medium-duty trucks including box trucks and stake bodies. In addition, towing or trailers may be required which includes open back and enclosed cargo styles, as well as other single axle types and ATV designed trailers

Benefits

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED