Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper I

Salary: Competitive salary of $31,200 ($15 an hour) with great benefits!

Location: Downtown Atlanta Campus **Location subject to change**

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday | 10:00am - 6:30pm **Shift subject to change**

The Building Services Department is excited to welcome a new Groundskeeper I to our team. This role is integral to maintaining the high standards of our facilities and requires a commitment to excellence.

What Makes The Building Services Department a Great Place?

• 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 opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate performs entry-level groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Learn to operate groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers and trimmers.
• Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters and shears.
• Assists with plant setups for special meetings and events.
• Assists in inclement weather duties, such as clearing snow from sidewalks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid GA driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in groundskeeping
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Additional Information:

• Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
• Pay Grade: 5
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Job Posting Date: 01/23/25, 11:00 PM
• Closing Date: 02/07/25, 10:59 PM

Application Requirements: To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit a complete GSU application and a resume (recommended).

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination on various bases including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability.