Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Job ID299393

Location

Georgia Southern - Swainsboro

Full/Part Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Grounds Operations

Job Summary

Maintain, care, and modify University grounds and landscape. Operate electrically/gasoline-powered equipment and machines. Use small hand and power tools in planting, cultivating, trimming grounds and landscaping.

Responsibilities

Operate pressure washers to clean exterior building cleaning

Work as a team member with others in coordinating all phases of work

Adhere to OSHA standards, employ safe practices, and follow safety policies/procedures

Perform routine landscaping tasks within assigned areas (i.e., weeding, pruning, and mulching, seeding, edging, trimming, planting)

Identify, prepare and apply herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, fertilizers

Maintain turf by mowing, seeding, sodding, edging of sidewalks and watering

Assist with tree trimming, clean-up and removal

Operate lawnmowers and various equipment used in landscaping and parking lot maintenance

Perform general and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment (i.e., sharpening blades, changing oils, lubricants, filters, belts)

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

One (1) or more years of related work experience

Experience performing commercial landscape maintenance

Experience operating commercial lawn mowers and small power equipment

Proposed Salary

$15.84 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume

Cover Letter

Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills