Job Details

Lead Grounds Keeper

Position Number: 6472039
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Grounds Keeper

Job ID: 289175
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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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 10,500 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/mission.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/policymanual/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 maintains and beautifies campus grounds, maintains ground equipment, performs set ups for events and performs waste management functions.

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

Performs and records routine maintenance on equipment (Oil change, filter change, blade replacement, lubricating trimmers, etc.)

Cleans equipment after each use

Notifies crew leader and supervisor of any performance/safety issues

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

Performs 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

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

One (1) years' experience in landscaping/grounds

Ability to Obtain forklift and JLG Man Lift certification or certification already in hand

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

Possess the ability to make decisions independently on routine assignments if needed

Experience in landscape chemical applications

SKILLS

Able to read and comprehend location maps

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

Must possess initiative and self-motivational skills to complete assignments

Must be able to work well with co-workers, supervisors, staff, and faculty

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days: Monday-Friday

Pay Band: 2

Salary : $15.77/hourly - $18.89/hourly

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

Recruitment Period: 8/14/25 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!

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_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=289175&PostingSeq=1