Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Job ID: 297450
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Grounds Operations

Job Summary

Maintain, care, and modify University grounds and landscape. Operate electrically/gasoline-powered equipment and machines. Use small hand and power tools in planting, cultivating, trimming grounds and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping tasks within assigned areas (i.e., weeding, pruning, and mulching, seeding, edging, trimming, planting)
• Identify, prepare and apply herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, fertilizers
• Maintain turf by mowing, seeding, sodding, edging of sidewalks and watering
• Assist with tree trimming, clean-up and removal
• Operate lawnmowers and various equipment used in landscaping and parking lot maintenance
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment (i.e., sharpening blades, changing oils, lubricants, filters, belts)
• Operate pressure washers to clean exterior building cleaning
• Work as a team member with others in coordinating all phases of work
• Adhere to OSHA standards, employ safe practices, and follow safety policies/procedures

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience
• Experience performing commercial landscape maintenance
• Experience operating commercial lawn mowers and small power equipment

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to operate a University

Proposed Salary

$15.84 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as April 23, 2026.