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Groundskeeper I

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Description Groundskeeper I

Facilities Management Services

Building Services Admin & Sup

Salary:

Competitive salary of $31,200 ($15 an hour) with great benefits!

Location:

Downtown Atlanta Campus (Location subject to change)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday | 10:00am - 6:30pm (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.

The Building Services Department is seeking

Groundskeeper I

to join the already awesome team, taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!

What Makes The Building Services Department 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

Here Is What You Will Do

Care for the campus grounds includes mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, etc.

Walks the assigned campus area, collecting and removing trash from campus grounds.

Plants trees, flowers, and bushes; rakes and bag leaves.

Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.

Learn to operate the groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas.

Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.

Assisted in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events.

Assists in inclement weather duties as assigned when needed, such as clearing snow from sidewalks and other campus areas.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

Valid GA driver's license

Preferred Hiring Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, shears, trimmers, etc.

Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open until filled.

College/Business Unit:

Facilities Management Services

Location:

Atlanta Campus

Job Posting:

12/19/25, 12:01:00 AM

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