Groundskeeper/Maintenance-Full or Part Time

Grounds Maintenance Worker
Location: Dalton State College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 299936

Job Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining the landscape and grounds of the campus.

Responsibilities

Maintains safe sidewalks, parking lots, and streets - 25%

Blows leaves

Removes limbs

Applies ice melt

Edges walks and street curbs

Maintains storm drains

Responds to emergency calls for leaks or storm cleanup

Maintains grounds and landscaping - 50%

Waters plants by irrigation, water trailer, hoses, and watering cans

Mows grass

Trims weeds

Applies chemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers at the appropriate time and rate

Mulches, rocks, and spreads pine straw at least 200 cubic yards per year

Installs and repairs irrigation systems

Removes litter from grounds

Prunes trees and shrubs

Plants shrubs and flowerbeds

Removes trees as needed

Seeds grass

Cleans up after contracted projects and erosion control

Conducts equipment maintenance - 20%

Performs oil changes

Cleans equipment and changes filters

Sharpens blades

Conducts grease fittings

Cleans up shop and maintains the shed

Assists other departments with moving furniture, setting up events, and changing light bulbs and air filters

Performs related duties - 5%

Application Requirements

Cover letter

Resume

List of three professional references: name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, brief description of relationship, include current and past employer

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

More than one year of related experience

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge

Knowledge of irrigation systems and relevant calculations

Knowledge of appropriate sprinkler heads for areas, use of heavy equipment for installation projects, and proper assembly procedures

Knowledge of chemicals and application procedures

Knowledge of plants and growth habits

Skills

Skill in operating specialized mowing equipment

Skill in tree pruning and removal and proper equipment needed

Skill in basic equipment maintenance and use

Benefits

Healthcare options

Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)

Tuition assistance

$100 Well-being rewards

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Winter break (December holidays)

USG Benefits

Minimum hourly rate $17.00

Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College. As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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