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University System of Georgia lists this Groundskeeper III - Foreman opportunity in morrow, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Landscaping Position at Clayton State UniversityLocated in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses. Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.Job SummaryThis position performs highly skilled landscaping duties. This may involve landscaping maintenance and installation (operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, mowers, trimmers, blowers, picking up trash, planting, and pruning). This position also requires the knowledge and experience in plant identification, irrigation systems and pesticide applications. This position reports to the Landscape Supervisor and Assistant Director, Landscape ManagementResponsibilitiesPerforms landscaping duties, such as operating mowers, string trimmers, edger's, blowers, chainsaws and other motorized and non-motorized equipment. Operation of heavy machinery (tractors, skid steers, reel mowers). Prunes shrubs and trees, waters annual flowers, spray weeds and picks up trash on campus grounds. Plant trees, shrubs, turf grass, annuals and perennials. Applies pesticides. Irrigation installation and repair. Services equipment such as tractors, mowers, edger's, string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, etc. Available in the event of an emergency. Performs daily campus safety walks. Supervise and train G1,G2and G3 staff for proper procedures and PPE usage. Assume Daily Supervisor duties in Supervisors absence. Other related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsValid Georgia Driver's License required. Minimum of 6 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in operating heavy machinery.Preferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED. Georgia pesticide license.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge of turf grass, pesticides and irrigation systems. Knowledge of plant identification. Ability to work within a team. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Must be able to perform constant, intense physical labor; move & use equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to wear safety and protective equipment as needed.Institutional ValuesClayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at and of EmploymentOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.Equal Employment OpportunityEqual opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.Clery DisclosureThis position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.
Worksite address
morrow, GA, 30260, US
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