Groundskeeper II

Job Summary

Perform general and specialized landscape and grounds maintenance activities to include plantings, chemical applications and equipment maintenance. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: supervisor and coworkers. This position typically will advise and counsel:
Groundskeepers I. This position will supervise: NA.

• Maintain trees, shrubs, ground covers and flower beds (planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, pruning, etc.)
• Transport equipment and personnel via motor vehicle to and from job sites.
• Perform lawn maintenance to include mowing, line trimming, edging, aeration, fertilization, lime application, etc.
• Maintain landscape and grounds; clear debris, trash, branches and leaves, remove ice, empty trash receptacles, clean storm drains and ash urns.
• Apply integrated pest management principles to maintain the Institute's lawn, trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers, through cultural practices and chemical use.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment to include pressure washers, blowers, weed eaters, etc.
• Complete daily grounds maintenance reports.
• May provide or assist in training to new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Educational Requirements:
  
  High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma.
• Required Experience:
  
  One to two years of job related experience.

This job requires working knowledge of grounds maintenance processes and practices including operation and maintenance of related equipment, use of radio communications equipment and operation of a motor vehicle.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Shift: 6:25am-2:55pm
Grade: C3A
Pay Range Starting At: $18.90/hr

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