Groundskeeper

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining grounds and performing landscaping duties including trash pick-up, push mowing, edging, string trimming and weed pulling. Maintains clean and safe environment for students, staff, faculty and guests.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs semi-skilled manual grounds keeping related tasks
• Installs, operates, repairs and maintains grounds equipment and hand tools
• Assists with event set-up and breakdown
• Ensures assigned areas are clean, organized and stocked
• Delivers and unloads materials, tools and equipment to assigned location

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Required Experience

On-the-job training provided

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Previous related landscaping work experience

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $16.50 to $20.00 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to use sound judgment regarding heavy loads and dangerous situations Able to drive KSU vehicles (gator, golf carts, etc.) with trailer on campus Able to use a variety of standard landscape equipment and hand tools safely and efficiently Able to identify plants and knowledge of proper care including pruning, planting and watering Able to be flexible adapting to frequently changing priorities Able to follow through and carry out assignments Able to perform heavy labor outdoors in all types of weather

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment and products; maintaining a safe environment

Skills

High level customer service, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), attention to detail and time management skills Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18\_personnel\_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.