Grounds Equipment Technician

Landscape/Grounds Equipment TechnicianAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.This position performs maintenance, diagnostic services, and repairs on Landscape/Grounds equipment.The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintenance: Performs preventative maintenance of grounds equipment by following manufacturers recommendations or using experience regarding oil changes, filter and belt replacements, blade sharpening or replacement, tune ups and parts replacements on all types of mowers, edgers, trimmers, chain saws, blowers, tractors, pressure washers, and similar grounds equipment. Promotes preventative maintenance of grounds equipment by developing schedules, training employees on proper equipment operation and care, conducting routine inspections, performing necessary adjustments and repairs, and reporting equipment misuses or neglect to management. Conducts field service calls when equipment fails on campus. Repairs equipment on site or coordinates how to get equipment back to the shop for repair, coordinates replacement piece of equipment if needed. Ability to operate and service specialty equipment for golf course and athletic fields, including reel mowers, maintain bedknife and reel grinding, aerifiers, sod cutters, large capacity sprayers, tractors, etc. Repairs: Inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic defects in all groundskeeping, landscaping, and golf course maintenance equipment. Operate welding, grinding, sharpening, and fabrication equipment safely and effectively. Coordinate warranty work and outside vendor repairs as needed. Recordkeeping: Maintain and order parts inventory for all types of equipment. Maintain evolving inventory lists of equipment, tools, parts, and accessories. Maintains appropriate maintenance records on all repairs and preventative maintenance to track issues with equipment. Tracks equipment hours, services performed, and repairs completed. Maintains equipment, shop, work sites, and offices in clean, organized, and professional manner. Administrative: Assists management with procurement process by contacting vendors and suppliers for quotes on parts, supplies, and equipment. Operate computer programs necessary to perform research on equipment manuals, service manuals, parts breakdown diagrams, schematics, and vendor contact information. Utilize computerized tracking systems to tracks repairs, costs, labor hours, and equipment operating hours. Utilize Work Management Program to complete work orders as required. Communicate with dealer and service representatives to maintain positive working relationships. Considers budget when making decisions in daily operations. Safety: Safely operates University vehicles while picking up or delivering parts and equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions. Obtains, maintains, and uses all personal protective equipment and ensures safe working order. Trains staff on proper equipment operation and safe operating procedures. Miscellaneous: Assist Grounds crew with event setup, storm cleanup, or other duties when needed.Educational Requirements High School diploma or GED from a state or federal accredited organization with three (3) years' experience in equipment repair and maintenance.Preferred Educational Qualifications Experience working with working with landscaping equipment and small engines. Prior experience working on golf course equipment or machinery.ABILITIES Strong attention to detail, judgment, and discretion with confidential information. Ability to work independently and as a team. Accurately prepare work orders, forms, complete record keeping, and utilize tracking software. KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software/databases. Basic principles and practices of inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of small engines. Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, equipment used for landscaping and athletic field maintenance, techniques of maintenance equipment operation, shop tools and equipment used in repairs, and occupational hazards and standard safety practices. SKILLS Excellent verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Shift: Days: Monday-Friday Pay Band: 7 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 10/2/26 Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.Consider applying with us today! Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.