Groundskeeper III
Facilities Management Services
Building Services: Landscape & Grounds Maintenance
Salary: Competitive salary of $35,360 ($17 an hour) with great
benefits!
Downtown Atlanta Campus Location subject to change
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 10:00 am – 6:30 pm Shift subject to change
These are exciting
times at the Building Services Department. We are growing and thrilled that you are interested in joining our team. We are surrounded by
individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are
you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from
various educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Building Services Department is seeking (1) Groundskeeper III to join the already
incredible team, taking the Building Services Department to the next level of 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 opportunity and mentorship
- A rapidly growing center within an academic
setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
The ideal candidate performs groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. Serves as
a work group leader and may help train/orient Groundskeeper I/II employees on methods and procedures. In addition to supporting the
department, Groundskeeper III assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur
as needed:
- 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.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is
not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of
this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED and two years of groundskeeping experience.
- A valid
Georgia driver’s license is required.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
- 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.
College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services
Department:
Facilities Management Services Division
Location: Atlanta Campus
Shift: Monday
through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Salary: $35,360
Pay Grade: 7
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Special
Instructions:
To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of
submission:
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume (recommended)
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comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor
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students’ and employees’ safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security
Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.
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