Groundskeeper II
- Pay
- $32,400 – $38,900 per year
- Location
- United States
- Listed
- 5 days ago
About the role
- Groundskeeper II
- Facilities Management Services
- Building Services: Landscape & Grounds Maintenance
Salary
Competitive salary of $32,400 - $38,900 with great benefits!
($15.57 - 18.70 an hour)
Atlanta Campus
Location subject to change
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Shift subject to change
These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
- The
- Building Services Department is seeking
- (1)
Groundskeeper II to join the already awesome team, taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!
- WHAT MAKES
- The Building Services Department
- A GREAT PLACE?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
Here Is What You Will Do
The ideal candidate performs groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties. Serves as a lead person in work groups and may help train/orient Groundskeeper I employees on methods and procedures. In addition to supporting the department Groundskeeper II, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:
- Care for campus grounds, including mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, etc.
- Walks the assigned campus area, collecting and removing trash from campus grounds.
- Plants trees, flowers, and bushes; rakes and bags leaves.
- Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
- Operates the groundskeeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and pressure washers, for cleaning campus fountains, outdoor furniture, and other campus areas.
- Performs the maintenance on groundskeeping and/or landscaping equipment, such as lawnmowers, spreaders, and snow removal equipment.
- Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
- Assist in plant setups in designated areas for special meetings and events.
- Assist with inclement-weather duties, such as clearing snow from sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required to operate various types of vehicles including, but not limited to, ATVs, golf carts, LSV's, full-size light-duty pickup trucks, and medium-duty trucks including box trucks and stake bodies. In addition, towing or trailers may be req uired which includes open back and enclosed cargo styles, as well as other single axle types and ATV designed trailers.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of groundskeeping experience
- A valid Georgia driver's license is required.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications
- Some knowledge of properly caring for plants, trees, and shrubbery.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in groundskeeping, such as lawnmowers, weed-eaters, shears, trimmers, etc.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Experience in landscaping, particularly in large-scale projects, is preferred.
- College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services
- Department: Facilities, Building Services - Grounds
- Location: Atlanta Campus
- Shift: Monday- Friday from 10:00AM - 6:30PM
Salary
- $32,400 - $38,900
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
- Job Posting: 11/02/26, 8:30:45 AM
- Closing Date: Open until filled
Special Instructions
To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume (recommended)
- 3 Professional References
- #LI-BD1
- Georgia State University Values
Community
Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place
Integrity
Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents
USG Core Value Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office.
Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect.
These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.
It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.
Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.
From Georgia State University's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 5, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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