Groundskeeper II

Georgia College & State University • Milledgeville, GA

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper II position operates a range of equipment from mowers to weed eaters and performs maintenance and landscaping duties requiring both technical equipment and manual labor. This role requires more extensive knowledge and experience than the entry-level Groundskeeper I position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Driver's license (Georgia)
• Stable work history
• Can do physical work requiring coordination and balance
• Can identify plants and learn landscape techniques
• Can lift regularly 15 lbs, occasionally 40 lbs
• Works outdoors in all weather conditions
• Works well both independently and in teams
• Acts professionally and respectfully with multifaceted personnel and environment
• Follows GCSU standards, policies, rules and regulations
• Safe operation of basic grounds equipment
• Proper communication and cooperation
• Read and write (work orders and safety documents)
• Basic math and computer skills (email, timecards, training)
• Knows and adheres to the GCSU rules and regulations
• Operates equipment safely and effectively
• Maintains awareness while multitasking
• Uses proper body mechanics for physical tasks
• Has strength to lift/move required weights
• Coordinates well when using equipment around constituents

Nice To Haves

• Preferred prior grounds maintenance experience or similar such as farming, landscaping, golf course or similar and outdoor physical labor positions.
• Preferred experience with grounds equipment: - ex: Zero-Turn mowers, weed eating, edging, blowing.

Responsibilities

• Operating Equipment - 20 Operates various motorized landscaping equipment (trucks, mowers, blowers, weed eaters, edgers, etc.) Ensures safe and efficient use of all equipment
• Basic Maintenance and Advance Maintenance - 20 Performs routine landscape work (digging, planting, mulching, weeding) Handles basic grounds upkeep and debris removal Conducts specialized plant care and pruning Applies chemicals and operates advanced equipment like sprayers Works more autonomously
• Maintenance - Complex Tasks - 20 More complex labor tasks associated with specific plants or turf Ability to handle proper styles of pruning, chain sawing trees, identifying plants, irrigation repairs, chemical knowledge, as well as sprayer and calibration knowledge and use How to use Z- spray Z- plug, and other equipment for spraying
• Communication and Accountability - 20 Accountability for following the written and verbal GCSU rules and regulations, as well as assignments Receives daily/weekly instructions verbally and written or by text or email Maintains required written logs & records Uses basic computer systems for training and is assisted in learning the essentials of computer timecards, leave, and accessing trainings
• Safety and Compliance - 10 Follows safety protocols for equipment, chemicals, and tasks Maintains awareness of hazards and safety requirements Ensures safe operations around campus community
• Other - 10 All other duties as requested or required

What This Job Offers

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