Groundskeeper II
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Groundskeeper, Landscaping
Groundskeeper II
Inside Higher Ed
Facilities Management Services — Building Services:
Landscape & Grounds Maintenance
Salary: Competitive salary of $33,280 ($16 an hour) with great benefits!
Location: Atlanta Campus (Location subject to change)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (Shift subject to change)
These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of pursuing excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
What Makes It 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
The ideal candidate performs groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. Serves as a lead person in work groups and may help train or orient Groundskeeper I employees on methods and procedures. In addition to supporting the department, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping may occur as needed.
- Care for the campus grounds including mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubs, trimming trees and bushes, etc.
- Walk the assigned campus area, collecting and removing trash.
- Plant trees, flowers, and bushes; rake and gather litter.
- Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
- Operate groundskeeping and maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other areas.
- Perform maintenance on groundskeeping and landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, spreaders, and snow removal equipment.
- Sharpen tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
- Assist in plant setups for special meetings and events.
- Assist in inclement weather duties such as clearing snow from sidewalks and parking lots.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with one year of groundskeeping experience.
- A valid Georgia driver's license is required.
- Some knowledge of properly caring for plants, trees, shrubs, and trees.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- 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
Open until filled.
Senior level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
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