Groundskeeper III

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

10d•$35,600 - $42,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Services Department is seeking one Groundskeeper III to join their team. This role involves performing groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties, serving as a work group leader, and potentially training Groundskeeper I/II employees. Assignments may include organizing work, issuing equipment, inspecting campus for cleaning and repair needs, inspecting and correcting the work of others, training staff, and performing grounds cleaning and maintenance duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two years of groundskeeping experience
A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Landscaping experience, especially in large-scale landscaping, is preferred.
Vocational training in horticulture or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of proper landscaping methods, practices, and equipment.
Knowledge of properly caring for plants, trees, shrubbery, and grasses.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed-eaters, shears, trimmers, etc.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Organizes the work assignments of Groundskeeper I/II employees; prepares simple reports on the work performance.
Issues equipment and supplies to grounds crew employees.
Inspects the campus for needed cleaning and repair.
Inspects the work of Grounds Keeper I/II employees and makes corrections as needed.
Trains Groundskeeper I/II employees in landscaping methods and proper groundskeeping practices and procedures.
Performs grounds cleaning duties in the absence of co-workers; helps with large cleaning tasks.
Performs groundskeeping duties for absent co-workers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.