Groundskeeper III Lead- Downtown

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 Lead 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.

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.

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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