Groundskeeper II

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: Friday-Monday 7:00 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. (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 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 a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

Building Services Department is seeking (1)
Groundskeeper II to join the already awesome team, taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!

• 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

• Care for the campus grounds includes mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, etc.
• Walk the assigned campus area, collecting and removing trash from campus grounds.
• Plant trees, flowers, and bushes; rake and bag leaf.
• Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Operate groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers, to clean campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas.
• Perform maintenance on groundskeeping and/or landscaping equipment, such as lawnmowers, spreaders, and snow removal equipment.
• Sharpen tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Assist in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events.
• Assist in inclement weather duties, such as clearing snow from sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Operate various types of vehicles, including but not limited to ATVs, golf carts, LSVs, full size light‑duty pickup trucks, medium‑duty trucks (including box trucks and stake bodies). Towing or trailers may be required, including open back and enclosed cargo styles, as well as other single axle types and ATV‑designed trailers.

• High school diploma or GED and one year of groundskeeping experience.
• A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

• Some knowledge of properly caring for plants, trees, and shrubbery.
• 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.
• Landscaping experience, especially in large‑scale landscaping, is preferred.

College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services

Department: Facilities Management Service Division

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: Friday-Monday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Salary: $33,280

Pay Grade: 6

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume (recommended)

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Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.

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