Groundskeeper II

Job Title

Groundskeeper II

Perform general and specialized landscape and grounds maintenance activities including plantings, chemical applications, equipment maintenance, and reporting. This position coordinates with supervisors and coworkers, advises Groundskeepers I, and may assist in training new employees.

• Maintain trees, shrubs, ground covers and flower beds (planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, pruning).
• Transport equipment and personnel via motor vehicle to and from job sites.
• Perform lawn maintenance (mowing, line trimming, edging, aeration, fertilization, lime application).
• 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.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment (pressure washers, blowers, weed eaters).
• Complete daily grounds maintenance reports.
• Provide or assist in training to new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED Certificate, or Vocational School Diploma.
• One to two years of job‑related experience.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently, follow safety procedures, and coordinate with institutional stakeholders.

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full‑Time

Shift: Monday – Friday 6:25 am – 2:55 pm

Pay Range: $18.90 per hour (salary commensurate with experience and education)

Position Type:
This is not a supervisory or position of trust. No financial responsibilities, purchasing card, travel, or security clearance required.

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