Grounds Keeper

About the role

The Grounds Keeper maintains and beautifies grounds, maintains grounds equipment, set ups, and performs waste management.

Locations: Augusta University Health Sciences Campus – 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; Summerville Campus – 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Ground Covers, Shrubs, Trees, and Turf Grass
• 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 Equipment
  • Checks oil and fluid levels prior to starting up equipment
  • Cleans vehicles (interior and exterior)
  • Operate vehicles and tractors safely
• Performs Waste Management
  • Cleans and empties waste containers
  • Removes litter from campus grounds, parking lots and streets
  • Removes chewing gum from sidewalks and porches
• Assists Coworkers With Event Setups
  • Completes work orders and assignments for special events.
  • Assists with