Lead Grounds Keeper

Job TitleThis position leads and works with a crew maintaining and beautifying grounds, maintaining grounds equipment, setups, and performing waste management.The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leads Grounds Crews Participates in and assigns tasks to Grounds keepers. Reviews results continuously and confers with Grounds Foreman on daily activities. Provides safety and technical training. Ensures the use of appropriate personal protection equipment and power equipment safety devices. Responsible for recording labor and material information into Maximo for the Groundskeepers. Assist Groundskeepers with entering leave requests in OneUSG. Maintains Groundcovers, Shrubs, Trees, and Turfgrass Prunes shrubs and trees; mows lawns with proper equipment. Collects and removes lawn cuttings and debris. Line trims around signs, trees, valve boxes and edges along walks, curbs, and beds. Controls weeds manually and with the application of mulch and chemical herbicides to bed areas. Applies fertilizer to shrubs and trees. Hand waters new plants and trees. Inspects lawns and shrub beds prior to mowing or pruning for obstacles such as debris, irrigation heads, rocks, limbs, valve boxes, etc. Maintains Grounds Equipment Ensures routine maintenance are performed (oil change, filter change, fasteners tightened, blades replacement, trimmers lubricated, etc.) and properly documented. Ensures oil checks prior to starting to engine. Ensures daily cleaning of equipment after use age. Coordinates equipment maintenance and repair needs with grounds mechanic. Notifies Grounds Foreman of safety and maintenance/repair concerns. Operates Vehicles and Light Construction Equipment Safely operates, vehicles, golf carts, mowers, street sweepers and small tractors. Operates the backhoe (transporting mulch, debris, excavation assignments). Checks fluid levels prior to starting. Cleans vehicle and equipment (Interior and Exterior). Require training and certification in operation of the motorized personnel lift and forklift. Waste Management Removes lawn cuttings, plant clippings, and tree limbs; and places them in yard waste container. Removes litter and chewing gum from campus grounds, parking lots, and streets. Cleans and empties waste containers. Assist with packing waste, yard debris and cardboard roll off containers by operating backhoe. Cleans and Organizes Grounds Warehouse Sweeps floors and removes debris. Keeps tools, equipment, and vehicles in good condition and stored properly. Returns flammable products containers to fireproof storage cabinets at end of each day Makes sure that all fuel containers are properly labeled and safety compliant. Safeguards and secures grounds equipment. Monitors shop supplies and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and submits requests to Foreman. Perform Related Work As Required Coordinates and assists crews with campus event setups (Pig Out, A Day, Orientation, etc.), such as pressure washing, weed and pest control. Follows all departmental and University policies. Treats students, coworkers, supervisors, faculty, and visitors with respect. Wears uniform as outlined in policy and maintains good hygiene. Performs any duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor. Assist Maintenance Worker as required Assist Maintenance Worker with RO work Orders as needed. Assist Maintenance Worker as needed with masonry, irrigation, and painting as deemed necessary by the Foreman Other Other duties as assignedEducational Requirements High School diploma, GED or equivalent from a state or federal accredited organization and five years' experience in grounds maintenance. Other Required Qualifications Current valid driver's license to operate AU golf carts and vehicles. Must meet USG requirements to operate AU vehicles.Shift: Days: Monday-Friday Pay Band: 5 Salary : $17.88/hourly - $19.24/hourly Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 7/15/26 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.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.