Immediate: Lead Groundskeeper

Lead Groundskeeper

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Responsible for planning, leading and coordinating the landscaping duties of assigned staff in the maintenance of University grounds.

Performs grounds maintenance work in accordance with established schedules and in preparation for special events

Operates, installs, repairs, and maintains grounds equipment and hand tools

Ensures assignments and projects are properly assigned and complete

Acts as the lead in the absence of leadership

Demonstrates and trains employees in safe and proper use of equipment and grounds maintenance

High School diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years grounds maintenance experience

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Experience operating landscape equipment

The budgeted salary range is $18.15 to $22.00 per hour. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Able to use sound judgment regarding heavy loads and dangerous situations Able to identify plants and knowledge of proper care including pruning, planting and watering Able to perform heavy labor outdoors in all types of weather Able to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions, interpret campus maps and basic drawings Able to drive KSU vehicles (i.e. gator, golf carts, etc.) with trailer Able to use a variety of standard landscape equipment and hand tools safely and efficiently Able to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequent changes in priorities Able to be flexible adapting to frequently changing priorities Able to follow through and carry out assignments Able to delegate giving clear and concise directions to staff; ensures the appropriate safety and protective equipment is worn Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment and products; Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

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To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

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