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Lead Grounds Keeper
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Position Number: 5214230
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Grounds Keeper

Job ID: 271216
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 than10,500 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia 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 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.

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

Assists Coworkers with Event Setups

Completes work orders and assignments for special events
Assists with setup and removal of tents
Assists with preparation of location for events
Provides assistance in removing trash and cleaning up after events

Perform related work

Wears uniform as outline in policy and maintains good hygiene
Treats students, coworkers, supervisors, faculty, and visitors with respect
Assists coworkers with other assignments such as pressure washing, weed and pest control
Transports equipment, picks up supplies, and hauls yard debris off campus when needed
Perform any other duties and assignments as instructed by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

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

Other Required Qualifications

Current valid driver's license to operate golf carts and vehicles.

Required Experience

Five years' experience of grounds maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

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

One (1) years' experience in landscaping/grounds

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

SKILLS

Ability to follow specific oral and written instructions. Ability to use a variety of standard power and hand tools. Must be able to work independently and also as a team member.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days: Monday-Friday

Pay Grade: 7

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

Recruitment Period: 4/25/24 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.

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

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=271216&PostingSeq=1