Lead Groundskeeper

Lead Groundskeeper

Job : 295702

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

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.

Responsible for planning, leading and coordinating the landscaping duties of assigned staff in the maintenance of University grounds.

• 1. Performs grounds maintenance work in accordance with established schedules and in preparation for special events
• 2. Operates, installs, repairs, and maintains grounds equipment and hand tools
• 3. Ensures assignments and projects are properly assigned and complete
• 4. Acts as the lead in the absence of leadership
• 5. Demonstrates and trains employees in safe and proper use of equipment and grounds maintenance

High School diploma or equivalent

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Two (2) years grounds maintenance experience

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

• Experience operating landscape equipment
• Experience leading small crews

The budgeted salary range is $18.15 to $22.00 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Able to use sound judgment regarding heavy loads and dangerous situations Able to identify plants and knowledge of proper care including pruning, planting and watering Able to perform heavy labor outdoors in all types of weather Able to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions, interpret campus maps and basic drawings Able to drive KSU vehicles (i.e. gator, golf carts, etc.)

with trailer Able to use a variety of standard landscape equipment and hand tools safely and efficiently Able to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequent changes in priorities Able to be flexible adapting to frequently changing priorities Able to follow through and carry out assignments Able to delegate giving clear and concise directions to staff; ensures the appropriate safety and protective equipment is worn Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment and products; maintaining a safe environment

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail…