Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper IThe University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Groundskeeper I position on the Gainesville Campus. This position is responsible for landscape work and events set up in a University environment.Physically demanding manual labor consisting of lawn care, mowing, edge, trim, and maintaining lawns to establish university standards. Weed, mulch, water, and maintain flower beds and landscape areas. Plant seasonal flowers, shrubs, trees, and groundcover. Snow & ice pre treatment and removal if needed. Operate basic and mid-sized landscaping equipment, riding and zero turn mowers, tractors and implements, dump trucks, utility vehicles. Perform preventative and minor corrective maintenance on assigned equipment. Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues, clean and maintain assigned equipment after use. Load, unload, and transport tools, equipment, and materials. Prune shrubs and low-hanging tree limbs under supervision. Remove leaves, litter, and other debris from campus grounds. Assist with irrigation repairs and watering schedules. Other duties as assigned, including building or property maintenance support as needed. Event set-up and breakdown support. Set up and remove tables, chairs, tents, barricades, and signage for campus events. Assist with special campus projects and university functions.Ability to operate power tools, large landscape machinery and heavy equipment. Must be able to perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Must be able to understand and follow specific oral and written instruction. Must have the ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to work at heights up to 65 feet.High School Diploma or GED preferred. Grounds/landscaping experience preferred.The proposed salary is: $12.77-$14.05 hour.Resume Cover Letter Contact Information for Three Professional References