Groundskeeper

Kennesaw GA

27 January, 2022

7:57 AM

Description

About Us Find your wings at KSU! Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s college . We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high- impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, diversity, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion! 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 Performs semi-skilled manual grounds keeping related tasksInstalls, operates, repairs and maintains grounds equipment and hand toolsAssists with event set-up and breakdownEnsures assigned areas are clean, organized and stockedDelivers 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 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 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) Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007.  Participant ID: 61415 Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. Yes, this position will be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Standard Enhanced + DMV & Drug Screening  Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation.  Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.  Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process.   Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.  https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf Please apply online at:  https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=233517&PostingSeq=1