Lead Grounds Keeper

Lead Grounds Keeper

Job ID: 300729
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full
Time
Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health
care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta
and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s
cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to
Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mis
sion.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and
research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government
partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of
Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26
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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policym
anual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta,
GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Providing
the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a
physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives.
Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in
which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that
continuously improves. Facilities Services’ responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space
Management, and Environmental Services.

Job Summary

This position leads and works with a crew maintaining and
beautifying grounds, maintaining grounds equipment, setups, and performing waste management.

Responsibilities

The
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leads Grounds Crews

Participates in and assigns
tasks to Grounds keepers.

Reviews results continuously and confers with Grounds Foreman on daily activities.

Provides safety
and technical training.

Ensures the use of appropriate personal protection equipment and power equipment safety
devices.

Responsible for recording labor and material information into Maximo for the Groundskeepers.

Assist Groundskeepers
with entering leave requests in OneUSG.

Maintains Groundcovers, Shrubs, Trees, and Turfgrass

Prunes
shrubs and trees; mows lawns with proper equipment. Collects and removes lawn cuttings and debris.

Line trims around signs, trees,
valve boxes and edges along walks, curbs, and beds.

Controls weeds manually and with the application of mulch and chemical herbicides
to bed areas. Applies fertilizer to shrubs and trees. Hand waters new plants and trees.

Inspects lawns and shrub beds prior to mowing
or pruning for obstacles such as debris, irrigation heads, rocks, limbs, valve boxes, etc.

Maintains Grounds
Equipment

Ensures routine maintenance are performed (oil change, filter change, fasteners tightened, blades replacement,
trimmers lubricated, etc.) and properly documented.

Ensures oil checks prior to starting to engine.

Ensures daily cleaning of
equipment after use age.

Coordinates equipment maintenance and repair needs with grounds mechanic.

Notifies Grounds Foreman of
safety and maintenance/repair concerns.

Operates Vehicles and Light Construction Equipment

Safely
operates, vehicles, golf carts, mowers, street sweepers and small tractors.

Operates the backhoe (transporting mulch, debris,
excavation assignments).

Checks fluid levels prior to starting.

Cleans vehicle and equipment (Interior and
Exterior).

Require training and certification in operation of the motorized personnel lift and forklift.

Waste
Management

Removes lawn cuttings, plant clippings, and tree limbs; and places them in yard waste
container.

Removes litter and chewing gum from campus grounds, parking lots, and streets.

Cleans and empties waste
containers.

Assist with packing waste, yard debris and cardboard roll off containers by operating backhoe.

Cleans
and Organizes Grounds Warehouse

Sweeps floors and removes debris.

Keeps tools, equipment, and vehicles in good
condition and stored properly.

Returns flammable products containers to fireproof storage cabinets at end of each day

Makes
sure that all fuel containers are properly labeled and safety compliant.

Safeguards and secures grounds equipment.

Monitors
shop supplies and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and submits requests to Foreman.

Perform Related Work As
Required

Coordinates and assists crews with campus event setups (Pig Out, A Day, Orientation, etc.), such as pressure
washing, weed and pest control.

Follows all departmental and University policies. Treats students, coworkers, supervisors, faculty,
and visitors with respect.

Wears uniform as outlined in policy and maintains good hygiene.

Performs any duties and assignments
as instructed by supervisor.

Assist Maintenance Worker as required

Assist Maintenance Worker with RO
work Orders as needed.

Assist Maintenance Worker as needed with masonry, irrigation, and painting as deemed necessary by the
Foreman

Other

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational
Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent from a state or federal accredited organization and five years’ experience in
grounds maintenance.

Other Required Qualifications

Current valid driver’s license to operate AU golf carts and
vehicles. Must meet USG requirements to operate AU vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred
Experience

High School diploma or equivalent GED from a recognized state or federal accredited organization

One (1) years’
experience in landscaping/grounds

Valid driver’s license

Obtain forklift and JLG Man Lift certification

Must possess
good computer skills (familiar with spread sheets and data entry)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to follow specific oral and written instructions

Ability to use a variety of standard power
and hand tools

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods often under adverse climatic conditions

Ability to
operate and maintain grounds power equipment and tools

Ability to delegate assignments and review
performance

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledgeable of occupational hazards and safety precautions for Landscape/Grounds
tasks.

Must be able to work independently and also as a team member

Must possess initiative and self-motivational skills to
complete assignments

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days: Monday-Friday

Pay Band: 5

Salary : $17.88/hourly
– $19.24/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally
minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 7/15/26 Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to
full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include
health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation
time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6
months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta
University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check
completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions
that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of
completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a
foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring
the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by
exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver’s License
Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver’s history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this
position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The
selected candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for
promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta
University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for
success.”

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both
inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How
To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest
by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background
aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University
Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at
706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS
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