Groundskeeper

Cushman & Wakefield • Macon, GA

9d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

A Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal, safety, and functionality of the college/university’s outdoor spaces throughout all seasons. This role typically involves year-round grounds maintenance, including landscaping, turf care, waste removal, and emergency response to weather events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is typically required.
• Valid driver’s license is required to operate university vehicles.
• Ability to read and follow instructions for chemical application (pesticides, fertilizers) and equipment operation.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including lifting up to 50–75 lbs regularly, bending, walking, and standing for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance is preferred, often required for "Level II" positions.
• A Pesticide Applicator’s License (or ability to obtain one) is frequently required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns; plant and maintain flowers, trees, and shrubs; prune trees, hedges, and shrubs to ensure healthy growth.
• Police campus grounds daily to remove litter, branches, and trash; empty waste receptacles and maintain clean walkways, parking lots, and loading docks.
• Safely operate and perform routine maintenance on powered grounds equipment, including lawnmowers (riding/push), tractors, blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, and edgers.
• Remove snow and ice from walkways, parking lots, and building entrances using shovels, snow blowers, or tractor-mounted equipment; apply salt or chemical ice melters.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and cleanup for university events, including moving tables, chairs, and other equipment.
• Monitor grounds for potential hazards (e.g., damaged trees, uneven pavement) and report them to supervisors; apply herbicides and pesticides to control weeds and pests.
• Perform minor repairs to grounds fixtures (fences, benches) and assist with special landscaping projects.

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life, and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

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