Groundskeeper III - Foreman

LandscaperLocated in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses. Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift.This position performs highly skilled landscaping duties. This may involve landscaping maintenance and installation (operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, mowers, trimmers, blowers, picking up trash, planting, and pruning). This position also requires the knowledge and experience in plant identification, irrigation systems and pesticide applications. This position reports to the Landscape Supervisor and Assistant Director, Landscape ManagementPerforms landscaping duties, such as operating mowers, string trimmers, edger's, blowers, chainsaws and other motorized and non-motorized equipment. Operation of heavy machinery (tractors, skid steers, reel mowers). Prunes shrubs and trees, waters annual flowers, spray weeds and picks up trash on campus grounds. Plant trees, shrubs, turf grass, annuals and perennials. Applies pesticides. Irrigation installation and repair. Services equipment such as tractors, mowers, edger's, string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, etc. Available in the event of an emergency. Performs daily campus safety walks. Supervise and train G1,G2and G3 staff for proper procedures and PPE usage. Assume Daily Supervisor duties in Supervisors absence. Other related duties as assigned.Valid Georgia Driver's License required. Minimum of 6 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in operating heavy machinery.High School Diploma or GED. Georgia pesticide license.Knowledge of turf grass, pesticides and irrigation systems. Knowledge of plant identification. Ability to work within a team. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Must be able to perform constant, intense physical labor; move & use equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to wear safety and protective equipment as needed.