Groundskeeper

Description

Life University is looking for a dynamic and compassionate individuals to serve as Groundskeepers. Under direct supervision, this position supports the Facilities Management- Grounds Department by maintaining the landscape of university property which includes irrigation maintenance, mowing, trimming, pruning, tree removal, planting and trash removal. This position performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks to preserve and maintain the University Campus.

This position is also responsible for campus snow removal which ensures safe driving conditions during the winter months and event support which includes furniture and/or material moves in support of special projects or initiatives. Responsible for working as a team member in developing and maintaining grounds maintenance work for the University campus.  Life University has developed and implemented an Honor Code and Standards of Conduct, which serve as a set of expectations for the living and learning environment provided by the University.

This is an open application, and we will review applicants as positions become available. We appreciate your patience and look forward to considering your application when we are ready to expand our team.

Responsibilities

1. Perform a wide variety of tasks related to the maintenance, and upkeep of university grounds and facilities. 
2. Use appropriate landscaping methods to care for, preserve and water plants; sod, seed and fertilize lawns; prepare beds and properly install appropriate plant material. 
3. Understand and apply correct procedure for fertilizer mixture and application to all plant material on campus.
4. Properly prune trees and shrubs. 
5. Provide maintenance for annuals and perennials, and other plantings as needed. 
6. Properly mow, edge, and trim lawns with appropriate tools, operate equipment properly so as to avoid injury to self and others. 
7. Always maintain safe working conditions by using supplies and equipment properly and taking necessary precautions. 
8. Properly care for and service power operated equipment used for grounds keeping activities.
9. Clean-up and maintain University grounds. 
10. Pick up litter from university property, remove rubbish; empty outdoor garbage cans; rake and/or blow grass clippings and leaves; set up and operate sprinklers; remove debris. 
11. Must be able to initiate and complete basic landscape duties on campus to include mowing, planting, trimming, blowing, fertilizing and trash removal but also, trenching, sodding and site irrigation. 
12. Assists with all Special Event setup and break down.
13. Perform clean-up and maintenance of interior areas as required. 
14. Assists with campus office relocations along with ensuring the trash is removed daily.
15. Initiates and repairs any irrigation issues as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements

1. Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?
2. Or are you willing to obtain a High School Diploma or Equivalent through Life's Educational Attainment Program? 
3. Must have a valid Georgia Driver’s License, or out of state license with the ability to obtain a Georgia Driver’s License within 30 days is required.  Must also be insurable under Life University’s insurance carrier.

Physical Demands

1. The nature of work requires an ability to operate standard grounds-related equipment.
2. Other physical requirements are pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 100 lbs.; retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing; balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching. 
3. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collects, compiles, compares, and prepares work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
4. Must be able to lift between 40 lbs. individually and up to 60 lbs. with assistance.

Working Conditions

1. Exposure to dust, pollen, noxious chemicals, fuel, lubricants, solvents, and poisonous plants and/or animals is possible.
2. May require availability for overtime hours during special events.
3. Must wear gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, insect repellant, and other necessary protective wear.
4. This position will commonly complete tasks in inclement conditions including heat, humidity, cold, and rain.  
5. Work performed in an outside working environment.