Groundskeeper

Nature of Duties: The Groundskeeper is responsible for landscaping and/or maintenance of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Cares for established lawns, decorates gardens with stones and plants, disposes of trash and debris, hauls or spreads topsoil, spreads straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place, makes improvements to walks, lanes, sheds, and benches, including painting and minor repairs. Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizer, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders, operates large power lawn mowers, edger, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities. Plants seeds, bulbs, foliage and applies mulch for protection, using gardening tools; prunes trees and shrubs, provides preventive maintenance pertaining to grounds areas, serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required. Develops landscape plans, designs, drawings and specifications and follows planned designs to determine where to plant or lay sod. Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces including asphalt repairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of training and experience which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of different grasses and the requirements for fertilizer, water and weed control
• Ability to identify stress on law and take corrective actions
• Knowledge of grounds keeping and simple horticulture practices
• Skills in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment
• Ability to inspect equipment before use and ensure equipment is in good repair and operating correctly
• Ability to make improvements and minor repairs to walks, lanes, parking lots, sheds and benches
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions

Salary/Benefits: $12.50 per hour, benefits include paid state holidays, vacation, retirement, personal and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm Monday – Thursday with rotating Fridays (1/2 Day), may change based on the needs of the college.

Notes

• Unofficial Transcripts, resume, and proof of applicable certifications\licensure are required for consideration. Official transcripts and prior employment verification required within 30 days of hire for continuous employment.
• Selected candidate must successfully complete a background check to include employment references, criminal history, and verification of employment prior to hire.
• West Georgia Technical College is not currently sponsoring work visas at this time.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• WGTC reserves the right to close positions at any time.

Employment Policy

The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.