Groundskeeper II - Job Fair Event
About The Position
The ideal candidate performs groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. Serves as a lead person in work groups and may help train/orient Groundskeeper I employees on methods and procedures. In addition to supporting the department Groundskeeper II, 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 bags leaves. Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides. Operates the groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers, for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas. Performs the maintenance on groundskeeping and/or landscaping equipment, such as lawnmowers, spreaders, and snow removal equipment. Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears. Assist in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events. Assists in inclement weather duties, such as clearing snow from sidewalks, parking lots, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required to operate various types of vehicles, including, but not limited to, ATVs, golf carts, LSVs, full-size light-duty pickup trucks, medium-duty trucks, including box trucks and stake bodies. In addition, towing or trailers may be required, which include open back and enclosed cargo styles, as well as other single axle types and ATV-designed trailers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of groundskeeping experience.
- A valid Georgia driver's license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge of properly caring for plants, trees, and shrubbery.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed-eaters, shears, trimmers, etc.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Landscaping experience, especially in large-scale landscaping, is preferred.
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 bags leaves.
- Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
- Operates the groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers, for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas.
- Performs the maintenance on groundskeeping and/or landscaping equipment, such as lawnmowers, spreaders, and snow removal equipment.
- Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
- Assist in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events.
- Assists in inclement weather duties, such as clearing snow from sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Required to operate various types of vehicles, including, but not limited to, ATVs, golf carts, LSVs, full-size light-duty pickup trucks, medium-duty trucks, including box trucks and stake bodies. In addition, towing or trailers may be required, which include 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
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
