Grounds Maintenance Worker
Job Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining the landscape and grounds of the campus.
Full-time position.
A complete application must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employer.
Review of applications will begin on July 3, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Minimum hourly rate $17.00
Benefits Include:
- Healthcare options
- Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
- Tuition assistance
- $100 Well-being rewards
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Winter break (December holidays)
- USG Benefits
Responsibilities
Maintains safe sidewalks parking lots and streets - 25%
- Blows leaves.
- Removes limbs.
- Applies ice melt.
- Edges walks and street curbs.
- Maintains storm drains.
- Responds to emergency calls for leaks or storm cleanup.
Maintains grounds and landscaping - 50%
- Waters plants by irrigation, water trailer, hoses, and watering cans.
- Mows grass.
- Trims weeds.
- Applies chemicals including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers at the appropriate time and rate.
- Mulches, rocks, and spreads pine straw at least 200 cubic yards per year.
- Installs and repairs irrigation systems.
- Removes litter from grounds.
- Prunes trees and shrubs.
- Plants shrubs and flowerbeds.
- Removes trees as needed.
- Seeds grass.
- Cleans up after contracted projects and erosion control.
Conducts equipment maintenance - 20%
- Performs oil changes.
- Cleans equipment and changes filters.
- Sharpens blades.
- Conducts grease fittings.
- Cleans up shop and maintains the shed.
- Assists other departments with moving furniture, setting up events, and changing light bulbs and air filters.
Performs related duties - 5%
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Other Required Qualifications
- More than one year of related experience required.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
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